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ROSÉ EX MACHINA 2016 - MAGNUM

ROSÉ EX MACHINA 2016 - MAGNUM

2016 wasn’t looking good. We wanted to make our first ever rosé sparkling wine, but the odds were stacked against us: the quality was exceptional, but yields were disastrous, leaving our tanks and barrels dry. But, suddenly, the gods intervened with a glut of grapes from Jenkyn Place vineyard that were, quite literally, perfect – nectar from the heavens, a wine from the sky, Rosé Ex Machina!

Composed of a blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier, and 30% Chardonnay, it has an unusually deep pink colour and explosive red fruit intensity, which is off-set by tension and a long, spicy finish. Bathe in its glow. Drink to 2028+.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

CEPAGE: 50% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay

VINEYARD: Jenkyn Place Vineyard, Hampshire, planted 2004. Vines 13 years old at time of 2016 harvest.

SOIL TYPE: Greensand with fractured chalk, approx. 80m above sea level

YIELD: Affected by Spring frosts so extremely low yield of approx. 3,750 kg/ha. 4,500 bottles & 200 magnums produced

VINIFICATION: 100% fermented in stainless steel, without malolactic fermentation. 20% red wine from Pinot Noir

MATURATION: Bottled July 2017. First release:4 years ageing on lees, 1 year ageing on cork.

DOSAGE: 9g/L

THE STORY BEHIND ‘ROSÉ EX MACHINA 2016’

Greek tragedies were full of dreams and scandal. Calamitous plots, based upon the myths of the time which often left the poor protagonists desperate and without hope. Sometimes, the situations were so complicated they seemed impossible to resolve. In such circumstances, a Deux Ex Machina (Latin for "God from the machine") would be introduced suddenly and unexpectedly, surprising the audience and solving the seemingly insoluble problem being acted out on stage. These not only delighted the audience, but brought about a happy ending too. Just like our 2016 Rosé Ex Machina.

AWARDS AND REVIEWS

"Both orange peel and Red Delicious apple figure on the nose, alongside a subtle hint of fresh Viennoiserie that turns into shortcrust with more air. The palate strikes immediately with its effortlessness: there is that lovely balance between juicy freshness and mellow ripeness that you get in red apples. The slender body fizzes away with tiniest bubbles, lending creaminess and gentleness, expressing serenity, beauty and depth. Very elegant, lovely now, certain to evolve into a grandiose and gastronomic rosé." 95 Points, Anne Krebiehl MW, Falstaff

"Linear and taut with great precision showing subtle leafy hints with cherry and cranberry hints as well as keen acidity and fine spicy hints. So linear and fine with lovely purity". 94 Points, Jamie Goode wineanorak.com

WINEMAKERS NOTES

We launched the 2016 Rosé Ex Machine in May 2022 with 4.5 years on lees and 6 months on cork. Deep in colour, yet lean and dry with long aging potential, as we are seeking restraint and tension rather than overt red fruit flavours. Alongside red berries and citrus, this rosé has a complex rhubarb and beetroot character, as well as brilliant versatility with food. Dermot Sugrue