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Ridgeview Bloomsbury Sussex NV
Ridgeview Bloomsbury Sussex NV
- Country- England
- Region- Sussex
- Grape Varieties- Chardonnay 60%, Pinot Noir 25%, Pinot Meunier 15%
- Alcohol by volume- 12%
- Dry/Sweet value: 1 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
Residual Sugar: 6.5
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Producer- Ridgeview
- A pale-gold pioneer of the fresh, fruit-driven English style, with a fine persistent mousse. Elegant aromas of creamy lemon zest and white peach are gently balanced by honeyed autolysis. On the palate, the Pinot varietals add depth and character to the mouthwatering acidity of the Chardonnay.
- Awards
Bronze, IWC, 2021
Gold, Wines GB, 2019
The grapes were gently whole bunch pressed, before fermentation at 18°C to 20°C in stainless steel tanks, with selected Champagne yeasts. ‘Bloomsbury’ is a blend of carefully selected recent vintages and reserve wines, of which a selection underwent malolactic conversion. From harvest to bottling, the wine spent six months in stainless steel on the gross lees. Secondary fermentation took place in underground cellars where the slow, cool, traditional-method bottle fermentation lasted an average of 18 months on lees before disgorging.
A pale-gold pioneer of the fresh, fruit-driven English style, with a fine persistent mousse. Elegant aromas of creamy lemon zest and white peach are gently balanced by honeyed autolysis. On the palate, the Pinot varietals add depth and character to the mouthwatering acidity of the Chardonnay.
Country | United Kingdom |
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Vintage | NV |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size | 75 |
2 cases 10% off | No |
Winery | The Bloomsbury is made from up to 40 different component base wines from grapes sourced from 28-year-old vines from the original Ridgeview vineyards, and carefully selected partner vineyards across Southern England. These are generally south-facing sites, with free draining slopes, in and around the English South Downs, with a couple in East Anglia. The sites are on a combination of chalk, clay, gravel, and sandstone soils and range between 10 to 50 meters in elevation, with a cool maritime climate. Sourcing grapes from multiple vineyards allows for maximizing complexity and consistency. The vines are trained to Vertical Shoot Positioning, the best fit for the climate, resulting in better sunshine interception and disease management. The vines are mostly Guyot pruned, either single or double depending on vine vigor. Ridgeview is working closely with Marco Simonit to preserve older vines and ensure the longevity of younger vines, by advocating correct, gentle pruning and maintenance. The vines are managed sustainably, including annual tissue analysis, three-yearly soil analysis including soil organic matter content, annual worm count, and management of the estate woodland. All grapes are hand-harvested. |