NV Thalia Sparkling Rose

Hand-picked and whole bunch pressed, cool fermented in stainless steel. A Pinot Noir dominant blend, with the inclusion of five year old reserve wine in the liqueur d’expedition. The wine spent 32 months on lees producing a luxurious, textural mouthfeel. Lifted red fruit aromatics of cranberry and strawberry, with the faintest lift of citrus peel adding complexity and intrigue. Richly assembled on the palate delivering layers of subtle spice, raspberry mousse and lightly toasted baguette.– Liam McElhinney, Thalia

This pours a most gloriously languid blush-pink in the glass. On the nose, there are strawberries, redcurrants, star anise and a hint of glacé ginger. In the mouth, this is elegant and pretty, with plump mousse and enough phenolic complexity on the back palate to elevate it above a simple quaffer. 90 points. Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2023