Simpsons Wine Estate Canterbury Rosé 2021

Pinot Noir through and through, this is a serious, well-structured sparkling rosé with plenty of charm. Fresh raspberry sorbet and cranberry aromas lead into wild strawberry, exotic fruit, and tangy lime on the palate. There's finesse and balance throughout, with hints of vanilla cream, almond, and rose adding complexity. A savoury touch lingers alongside vibrant grapefruit and red berry notes, carrying right through to a generous, lingering finish. Ripe, racy, and beautifully elegant - perfectly poised with good weight and generosity.

Equally an aperitif or food wine, it's spot on with smoked salmon blinis, duck rillettes, or a plate of charcuterie. The ripe red fruit and crisp freshness cut through rich flavours beautifully.

Simpsons Wine Estate is run by husband-and-wife team Charles and Ruth Simpson, who bring winemaking savoir-faire honed at their South of France estate to the Elham Valley. Nestled in the North Downs of Kent, the vineyards sit on lime-rich chalk soils - part of the same seam that runs through Champagne and Burgundy - and benefit from cooling maritime breezes just eight miles from the coast. The result is wines with clarity, freshness and poise. Combining international experience with a strong sense of place, Simpsons has emerged as a thoughtful and distinctive presence in English wine.