Woodchester Valley was established in 2007 when a single acre was planted on the Amberley site to assess the suitability of the land for growing vines. The first vintage, a crisp dry Bacchus was produced from the 2010 harvest. This was followed by a further planting in 2011, with the Woodchester site planted in 2012 (20 acres), and Doverow in 2013 (another 20 acres). The winery was established in 2016, with the 2016 vintage being the first produced on site.
The Woodchester Valley Wines, Rosé Brut is a delightful Gold medal winning sparkling rosé. It is pale salmon in colour with a delicate and persistent mousse, a perfect apéritif or to be enjoyed with a wide range of food from shellfish to olives. A blend of 68% Pinot Noir, 32% Pinot Meunier, from the Stonehouse & Woodchester vineyards. Fermented in the Traditional or Champagne Method and aged on the lees for a minimum 16 months. The 2021 vintage was disgorged from December 2023 with a residual sugar of 8 g/l.
A delightful sparkling rosé with a pretty pale salmon colour and a delicate persistent mousse. On the nose there are inviting aromas of ripe raspberries & strawberries with elegant pastry notes. On the palate there is an abundance of summer berries, cherries and Victoria plums with a well-integrated burst of citrus fruits.
Food Pairings: The perfect apéritif but also works well with a wide range of foods from shellfish canapés to kalamata olives and feta to Biltong. Why not try with hot smoked salmon & rice salad with a zesty yuzu & miso dressing.
