The Lindo family own and run the Camel Valley vineyard, located in Cornwall on the banks of the Camel River (hence the name!). Their wines are uniquely british, they are subtle yet refined and sophisticated.
We stock two of their sparkling wines and 3 still wines. The sparkling wines are made using the traditional method. Not the traditional ‘Champagne style’ rather the English ‘Merret’ method that was in use back in 1660 – more than 30 years prior to the first French sparkling!
Bob Lindo founded the winery back in 1989, but Sam Lindo is now the chief winemaker and is very acomplished, having won many awards.
We really hope you enjoy these wines.
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2019 Simpsons Wine Estate Canterbury Rose
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AU$79.95
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Product Details
Description
Simpsons describe this wine as their Great British Classic Method Rosé. It is the epitome of English taste and luxury and is created from exclusively estate-grown Pinot Noir grapes hand-picked from our vineyards situated on the iconic chalk slopes of the North Downs of Kent.
Harvesting & Vinification: Pinot Noir grapes from our Roman Road vineyard site were carefully hand-picked and gently whole-bunch pressed in an Inertys, oxygen-free pneumatic press to preserve and protect the pure, primary red fruit flavours and aromatics. The juice was then cold settled in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks prior to primary fermentation. The wine progressed through full malolactic fermentation and then rested in tank prior to tirage in spring 2020.
Secondary Fermentation & Ageing: After the secondary fermentation in the bottle the wine then aged on its lees for fifteen months prior to disgorgement and then a further four months under cork prior to release in November 2021.
Tasting
This wine is delicately pink, with a very fine bead. It has a soft rose petal and fresh strawberry sorbet nose, illustrating finesse and balance. On the palate there are crisp, wild berry flavours balanced with hints of almond and rose, ending with a clean, complex finish.
Food Pairings
Pairs with bacon sandwichs, gammon steaks, pheasant.
Ageing
Cellaring Potential: Will drink well through to 2024, and potentially beyond if its cellared correctly.
