made up of 100% Verdejo grapes
then the must macerates on the skins in cement vats without the addition of any sulphur for between 3 to 10 days with wild yeasts
On the palette the wine shows fleshy black fruit and a balance between power with surprising freshness
Having undergone the minimum 4-6 years ageing required by law this wine shares many characteristics of Vintage Port
unfined and unfiltered wine had little in common with most of the wines from this appellation
Court Garden Vineyard & Winery Rose Brut, East Sussex, England, 2018 Botrytis made up of 100% VerdejoSparkling Ros, made with a blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. Very pale peach hue, frothy; dried cranberry, autolytic; nicely defined red fruit flavours, lively acidity balancing creamy mousse and good weight, nicely balanced, savoury finish with a lovely brioche character. Lovely on its own or with perhaps a few canaps, some charcuterie or smoked fish.