Wiston Estate Rosé Vintage is a refined and expressive English sparkling wine that showcases the growing international reputation of Sussex as a world-class sparkling wine region. Produced using the traditional method and sourced from chalk-rich vineyards on the South Downs, this vintage rosé combines purity, structure, and exceptional balance. Made from classic champagne grape varieties, this rosé is crafted with long lees ageing to build complexity and texture while preserving freshness and precision. The result is a sparkling wine of real elegance-delicate yet structured, with fine mousse, vibrant acidity, and impressive depth. It is a benchmark example of premium English rosé sparkling wine, standing confidently alongside top traditional-method wines from around the world.
This is a wine for special occasions, fine dining, and lovers of refined, terroir-driven sparkling wines.
Tasting Notes
Appearance:
Pale salmon pink with copper highlights and a fine, persistent stream of bubbles.
Nose:
Elegant and expressive aromas of wild strawberry, redcurrant, and raspberry, layered with notes of citrus peel, rose petal, and subtle hints of brioche and toasted almond from extended lees ageing.
Palate:
Dry, precise, and beautifully textured, offering flavours of red berry fruit, pink grapefruit, and blood orange. Bright acidity provides drive and freshness, while the fine mousse and gentle autolytic notes add depth and sophistication.
Finish:
Long, crisp, and refined, with lingering red fruit, citrus zest, and a clean, chalky mineral edge.
