Rosé de Noirs Revealed

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THE MAGIC OF RIDGEVIEW ROSÉ DE NOIRS

Alive with vibrant fruit flavours and a creamy palate of peach, cherry and spice, Ridgeview Rosé de Noirs is an elegant, grown-up, serious sparkling rosé. We’re lifting the lid on our luxurious, limited-release Rosé de Noirs…

Our Saignée Secret

An enigmatic expression of winemaking expertise, Ridgeview Rosé de Noirs is made using our Head Winemaker’s unique interpretation of the traditional saignée method (meaning ‘to bleed’).

It all starts with our ripest Pinot fruit, the last grapes that we pick during harvest. They rest in crates overnight, and the following day, before we load them into the press to sit on whole bunches, in contact with skin and seeds.

This is all about extracting that magical rosé colour and a depth of flavour found only in the finest of Rosé de Noirs bottlings. Once the juice strikes a perfect balance between character and colour – we begin to press.

“I look for lots of black cherry, redcurrant and strawberry notes with a seductive savouriness that comes with really ripe pinots. After three years ageing on lees, our Rosé de Noirs develops an enticing spectrum of flavour, aroma and texture. It's a total delight to drink.”

SIMON ROBERTS, HEAD WINEMAKER

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Refining Tradition

Historically, the saignée method leaves the grapes to sit for far longer, but we extract juice just as the fermentation begins. This is what sets Ridgeview’s Rosé de Noirs apart; it produces a far fresher, lighter and elegant sparkling rosé that dances on the palate. Each limited edition release is treated as a delicacy at Ridgeview and produced only in the very best vintage years.

‘A WINEMAKER’S WINE’

Considered a jewel in the crown of a winemaker’s portfolio, creating a rosé of note demands expertise, finesse and flair. It is a window into the quality and character of the craftsman, as Head Winemaker, Simon Roberts explains:

“Rosé de Noirs is a joy to make. As a winemaker, you have so much artistic influence on the end result. The decisions you make at each stage of the journey define the wine’s character and it takes many years of experience to master the art.”

Inspired by the illustrious rosé styles from around the world, Ridgeview Rosé de Noirs elegantly balances depth with delicacy. Refreshingly crisp, fragrant and fruit-driven it is a delightfully versatile English sparkling wine that delights in different ways throughout the seasons.

A standout sparkling wine for summer celebrations, Rosé de Noirs brings so much to the table when it comes to cuisine. Not only delightful with dessert, there are food pairing gems to be found well beyond pudding. Culinary companions include fragrant Thai dishes, smoky barbeque flavours and a bold beetroot tartar.