Hattingley Valley Wines Classic Reserve Sparkling Brut Sparkling

N/V Hattingley Valley Wines Classic Reserve Sparkling Brut

91 WE

A sense of Golden Delicious apple flesh is brightened by ripe lemon juiciness on the vivid nose of the wine. The palate adds a lovely note of buttery biscuit, providing a backdrop for the frothy foam and the lemony brightness, and enriching the slender palate. A lovely depth is hinted at, sure to show more of itself with some more bottle age, but for now this is a fruity, bright, dry, brisk joy.

Wine Enthusiast | 91 WE

Type of Wine	Sparkling : Sparkling wines have a unique identity among the various wine categories. As their name suggests, they're carbonated, which creates an interesting, compelling texture and combination of flavors. The flavor of a great sparkling wine is so lush, refreshing, and smooth; it goes down like soda water while tasting infinitely sweeter.
Varietal	Proprietary Blend : Proprietary Blend is a general term used to indicate that a wine is comprised of multiple grape varietals which are either “proprietary” to the winery or is blended and does not meet the required maximum or minimum percentage of a particular varietal. This also is the case for the grape’s place of origin, especially for region, appellation or vineyard designated wines. There are endless examples of blended wines which are labeled as “Proprietary Blend” and in conjunction with each region’s stipulated wine laws and regulations makes for a vast blanket for wines to fall into. Perhaps the simplest example is California; if a wine is to be labeled as Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, it is required to have at least 75% of the varietal (Cabernet Sauvignon) and 85% of the fruit must be cultivated from the Napa Valley wine district. If the wine does not meet the requirements, it is then labeled as Proprietary Blend.
Country	England
Region	England