Great Expectations Rosè Sparkling Brut

Vineyard:
A twelve year old vineyard standing on loamy soil with an east/west row direction and perfect exposure for ripening.

Climate:
Enough cold during the preseason ensured even budding. Moderate conditions prevailed during most of the harvest with cool nights. Overall, very good conditions for ripening and harvesting.

Harvest:
The development of the grapes were meticulously monitored, and picked at the optimum ripeness during the first week of February. The grapes were night-harvested by machine. Production of 9000 litres per hectare.

Winemaking:
Grapes harvested at 20 B, destemmed, crushed and only very clear juice are fermented with Vin13 yeast in stainless steel tanks at 14 C. After fermentation the wine was racked of the lees, stabilized, carbonated and bottled.

Tasting Notes:
Vibrant, salmon coloured sparkling wine with prominent red berry flavours on the nose. A velvet palate showing subtle hints of cherries, ending with a lingering finish. Beautiful balance between the fruit and acidity on the taste. Ideal with salads and seafood.