English Sparkling Wines
Ashling Park Cuvée NV
Great freshness on the nose: white flowers and ripe stone fruit, shortbread and brioche
The Ashling Park Cuvée NV shows great freshness on the nose, with aromas of white flowers and ripe stone fruit. These flavours are echoed on the palate, which displays fine intensity of fruit, offset by a great core of chalky acidity. The finish is crisp and precise with impressive persistence and balance. Delicious for drinking now, but with terrific ageing potential. It has had a phenomenal 6 years on lees. It is a classic blend of 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Meunier. It won the Best Classic Cuvée NV and Best Sparkling Wine in the South East trophies in the WineGB 2020 Awards, beating some very stiff competition! Ashling Park is a 50 acre estate in the charming hamlet of West Ashling. The winemaking is undertaken by Dermot Sugrue, a top name in English Sparkling Winemaking.
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