Pinot Noir fruit for the Ashton Hills Vintage Rosé is sourced from a single vineyard lying in the Piccadilly Valley – a particularly cool, wet and humid part of the Adelaide Hills. An area well-suited to producing crisp, finely-flavoured sparkling wines.

BOUQUET
Fresh strawberries and raspberry coulis, with slight brioche and biscuit notes.

PALATE
Crunchy and red fruited, the palate is fresh and vibrant with a lovely acid line. Bottle fermentation is evident in the complex, creamy finish, and the fine bead of bubbles. The low dosage keeps the wine dry and crisp.

GROWING CONDITIONS
Cold conditions at flowering resulted in low grape yields in the Adelaide Hills and throughout South Australia in 2019. However, the high altitude of the Piccadilly Valley ensures late flowering and the spring of 2018 provided a warm window late in the season bringing average yields to the sub-region. Quality was excellent owing to dry conditions which meant there were no disease or pest issues and all batches of pinot noir showed strong colour, concentration and flavour.

FOOD PAIRING
French double cream brie, with peppered lavosh.

Alc/Vol: 13.0%