English Pink Rosé 2021
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Southern England
Producer
Pink and Co
Grape(s)
Grenache (35%)
Syrah (35%)
Cinsault (30%)
Type
Rose
Style
Rose
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Light bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
12%
Closure Style
Screw cap
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
If you have never tried an English wine before – well now is your opportunity. The vineyards of England are generally located in the warmer southern counties where the milder influences of the gulf stream have an important effect, as our northern hemisphere vineyards need a longer cooler growing season than in Europe to produce top quality grapes. More than 500 vineyards are in production across the UK and bottled annual sales has reached 3 million bottles, with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Bacchus the most planted varieties.
Producer
Old friends, Clem and Sam, both have a passion for good wine. Clem Yates is a Master of Wine who has spent the last 20 years making wine around the world while Sam has a background in events, hospitality and business. It was over a bottle of particularly good rosé in Sam’s Somerset kitchen that they came up with the idea of Pink & Co and started the project to make a high quality English Rose.
Tasting Notes
This English pink has a glistening pale pink colour. They have fragrant notes of red berries and delicate strawberry. The palate is concentrated with summer fruits with a creamy texture and a crisp dry finish and more-ish length. The wine is a blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grown on clay soil. The grapes are handled carefully and fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures to ensure fresh delicate aromas and flavours come through in the final wine.
Food
Pairs well with fish, white meats and salads. Also has fresh acidity that goes well with more robust foods such as roast or BBQ meat and tomato-based dishes.
