Gusbourne English Sparkling 2015

Gusbourne Rosé Brut 2015

With English Sparkling, site selection is key. In 2004 Andrew Weeber saw and opportunity to create something amazing that was completely out of his wheelhouse. An orthopedic surgeon from South Africa who had read an article in Financial Times on what was happening on what was going on with English Sparkling and saw his window into winemaking. He did his research, found this perfect location and hired winemaker Charlie Holland. Fast forward to 2010 they released their first Blanc de Blanc to critics acclaim. Their vision is pretty simple, to make top quality sparkling wines, period. Their winemaking a is a slow and precise process. They strive to let the grapes shine with minimal intervention to ensure the best expression of each and every year. Hand picked, whole bunch pressed these wines are treated with kid glove care to yield the best quality juice.

South facing ancient escarpment in Appledore, Kent. Cool fermentation - fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks with a small percent of barrel-aged for the red varietals before secondary fermentation.

Lees ageing: Minimum 26 months.

Cuvée blend of 54% Pinot Noir, 32% Pinot Meunier, 14% Chardonnay.

Dosage: 7.5g/L

Pour into the glass a feminine salmon pink color

Swirl and delicate aromas of strawberry, cherry, cranberry, rose petals, lemon, minerals and brioche.

Sip and the delicate bubbles tickle the palate as the electric acidity brightens the flavors of just picked strawberry, crisp green apple, cranberry, cherry, blood orange, lemon, rhubarb, grass that ends in a pastry & brioche elegant finish.

Home-cured Gravlax, yellow cherry tomato salad, spinach and strawberry salad with raspberry vinaigrette

If you have never tasted an English Sparkling, make it a point to step out of your bubbly comfort zone and do so. Embrace it’s acidity, it’s energy and power.