Ben says
★★ Great Wine “Lemon cake and oats are the primary aromas of this immediately-recognisable English sparkling wine. Chardonnay dominant character (green apples, lemons) is balanced with a dosage of sugar that softens it out in a satisfyingly Brut style. This is a consistently good English sparkling, which – while it’s on offer – can be great value for money.”
KEY POINTS
Traditional method sparkling wine that’s a blend of Chardonnay (53%), Pinot Noir (38%) and Meunier (9%) with 12.0% abv. The base wine was lightly oaked. Four years’ lees ageing prior to disgorgement.
Grown in: Kent, ENGLAND.
Food Pairing
A versatile, quality sparkling wine but its more citric and green tones make it a delightful match with fish tacos.
Disclosure & Price
Tasted blind as part of a tasting group. Find in the UK for circa £28.99 on offer, usually £41.99, from Waitrose.
Reviewed and tasted: 06/12/2024
About the Producer
The ‘Exclusive Release’ from Gusbourne is made from fruit grown near Appledore, Kent, and sold exclusively in Waitrose. Founded by Andrew Weeber, Gusbourne is one of England’s most successful producers. Their first vintage was the 2006, released in 2010. Today the Head Winemaker is Mary Bridges.
