Kingscote Cuvée Christen Brut English Sparkling Wine

Product of: United Kingdom

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A blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc grown and vinified on the Kingscote Estate this English sparkling wine was released in 2016. Kingscote Cuvée Christen is dedicated to the inspirational founder of the Kingscote Winery, Christen Monge who sadly passed away in May 2015.

A former ad man and the creative brain behind the launch of Fosters in the UK and the iconic Guinness adverts, Christen set out to create a premium English wine brand as part of a tourism destination. The crown on the label is a nod to Christen’s father’s former antique shop, which used to display a crown symbol.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 10/09/2016

Appearance:

Clear, light golden amber with persistent fast moving bubbles.

Aroma:

Fresh and clean. Zesty lemon, apple crumble and lime leaf with faint white chocolate, strawberry and cherry fruit.

Taste:

Not quite ripe red apple with cleansing lemony acidity balancing rich light honeyed notes with stewed rhubarb and white chocolate.

Aftertaste:

Honeyed pastry with lemony citrus acidity.

Overall:

Zesty lemon, rich honeyed pastry and apple crumble with stewed rhubarb.