Dermot Sugrue &

Dermot Sugrue 'Ex Machina' Rosé 2018

Rich & Toasty Sparkling Pinot Noir • Meunier • Chardonnay West Sussex , England
Creamy sparkling rosé with strawberry, peach and orange peel, balanced by fine bubbles and fresh acidity.
£59.95
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Why You'll Love It
Generous and creamy, with the freshness and fine bubbles to keep every sip lively. Strawberry, ripe peach and orange peel meet a little rose-petal fragrance and savoury depth, making this a sparkling rosé with real presence at the table. Enjoy it on its own, or bring out smoked salmon, charcuterie or grilled tuna.
About The Producer
Sugrue South Downs is the Sussex wine estate of Dermot and Ana Sugrue. Dermot established his reputation at Nyetimber and Wiston before making the first vintage of The Trouble with Dreams in 2009 from Storrington Priory. Ana brings winemaking experience from Europe, the Americas and New Zealand, alongside her work teaching at Plumpton College. Together they focus on small vineyard sites, carefully judged blending and patient maturation. Their wines combine the freshness of the South Downs with depth and texture, showing why Sussex has become such an important source of serious sparkling wine.
Winemaking Information
Made from Coldharbour Vineyard in West Sussex, with 70% Pinot Noir, 20% Meunier and 10% Chardonnay. The grapes are gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel without malolactic fermentation. A 20% component of still Pinot Noir provides colour and red-fruit depth. Traditional-method bottle fermentation and extended lees ageing develop the mousse and complexity, before disgorgement with an 8 g/L dosage. The finished wine is Brut, at 12% ABV.
Wine Details
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Wine Details
Grape
  • Pinot Noir
  • Meunier
  • Chardonnay
Region West Sussex
Country England
Wine Type Sparkling
Wine Style Rich & Toasty Sparkling
Vintage 2018
ABV 12%
Volume 75cl
Production Methods
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
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