“2023 was a growing season of two halves. Initially, spring was incredibly wet and warm, which had us watching the disease pressure in the vineyard very closely. Then suddenly the rain disappeared, and summer arrived in December, allowing us all to relax and enjoy the rest of summer watching the grapes ripen as they needed to. It was a relief! ” - Winemaker William Hoare
This wine shows great pinosity. On the nose it’s full of dark wild berries, cocoa and damsel plum. The palate is more delicate, with dark fruit bolstered by a supportive but not dominating core of tannin, with a very endearing soft, rich mouth feel. A wine to savour.
I was happily surprised by the quality of the labels in the "mystery" case of rose wines - great value for the money I must say. Excellent drinking experience from the unfamiliar labels and happy to enjoy again the familiar ones.