NV Rosé, Nyetimber

• Style: Crisp English sparkling rosé, off-dry
• Taste: Red currants, raspberries, white spice, creamy brioche, mineral snap
• Food: Shellfish, smoked salmon, soft cheese, summer brunch
• Occasion: Aperitif, celebration, date night, gifting
• Serve: Chilled now; 12% ABV

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A sunset-pink rosé that opens with red currants and raspberries, white spice (anise, lavender) adding complexity. The palate reveals the winemaker's hand: round and creamy with brioche at its heart, yet mineral-bright throughout, finishing with silky precision. Off-dry, layered enough for the table yet fresh enough for an aperitif.

The Winery — Nyetimber

Three decades of single-minded craftsmanship in every bottle. Nyetimber pioneered English sparkling wine made exclusively from Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay, planting its first vines in 1988. Today, owner Eric Heerema and winemaker Cherie Spriggs craft wines to Grande Marque standards using only estate-grown fruit from nine vineyards. This non-vintage blend—49% Chardonnay, 49% Pinot Noir, a touch of Meunier—ferments separately in stainless steel so each vineyard's character shows before the final marriage. Three years on the lees by traditional method brings precision and creamy depth. Sussex chalk and greensand soils are ideal for these Champagne varieties, and minerality runs the length of the wine.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair with oysters, smoked salmon, and soft cheeses at the start of a meal; it shines at brunch and alongside Asian food with gentle spice. The brightness makes it a natural aperitif, yet the layering rewards it with the table. This is a wine that draws you in rather than shouts. If you're exploring English sparkling, this stands among the finest in our England selection. It's also worth discovering what Chardonnay alone can achieve in this climate—remarkable examples fill our stock. Critic scores of 89–94 (Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, James Suckling, Tim Atkin and more) confirm what's in the glass. Vegetarian and vegan-friendly.