Sparkling Rosé of the Year Great Britain: 1086 by Nyetimber Rosé 2013
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Having planted the holy trinity (chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier) back in 1988, Nyetimber is without doubt one of the pioneers of English sparkling wine. With vision and expertise, it is showing the quality potential of the country.
1086 by Nyetimber Rosé 2013 is an example of top-notch craftsmanship: Nyetimber’s 1086 series is England’s first ‘prestige cuvée’, showcasing the crème de la crème of its portfolio.That explains perfectly its achievement—the first winery to have won The Real Review’s Top Wineries Great Britain twice.
1086 by Nyetimber Rosé 2013 is an example of top-notch craftsmanship: Nyetimber’s 1086 series is England’s first ‘prestige cuvée’, showcasing the crème de la crème of its portfolio. A wine of rarity, it is only made when a superb vintage arrives. It results from meticulous selection of parcels for expression of ultra finesse from across West Sussex, Kent and Hampshire. It is crafted by Nyetimber’s Canadian winemakers Cherie Spriggs and Brad Greatrix from 64 % pinot noir and 36 % chardonnay including a dash of old-oak pinot noir for a vibrant pink hue and textured mouth-feel. Disgorgement took place in 2020 after more than six years on lees followed by another three years to harmonise.
It has a fairly deep onion-skin colour, with an intense aromatic quality reminiscent of ripe raspberry, sweet wild strawberry from the French countryside, orange blossom and hawthorn flowers, in a seamless blend of autolysis-induced biscuity character. A delicate mousse caresses the tip of the tongue, whilst a sumptuous and full-flavoured fruit quality lingers on a buoyant aftertaste, with refreshing acidity. It’s a wine that requires attentive patience—there is a lot going on.
1086 by Nyetimber Rosé 2013 is an example of top-notch craftsmanship Nyetimber
After a cycle of the Chinese zodiac, it remains bouncy and enticing, suggesting we can be confident savouring it over the coming decade. Delicious on its own, it also serves as a fantastic companion for warm gougères, stone pot bibimbap, veal, scallops, or octopus carpaccio. This ultra-premium sparkling rosé is an indispensable addition to the festive table and would make a gift that any fine wine lover would be more than happy to receive. Priced at £160–175 in the UK, this amazing liquid art creation is available from Nyetimber Wines.
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