Broadbent - Madeira Rainwater NV (750ml) Sassella Valtellina Superiore Riserva

Broadbent - Madeira Rainwater NV (750ml) Sassella Valtellina Superiore RiservaWe like to believe the magic of the urban legend of how Rainwater came to be: a shipment was left on the docks of Savannah, GA, the barrels absorbed the rain and created a 'diluted' style. Whatever the truth, we love this style as an aperitif over ice or as an easy cocktail with tonic and a twists of lemon. Light toffee, citrus, acidity. Rating 90 Points Wine Advocate

” – Clive Pursehouse

This limited production crémant (sparkling wine) is made in the Traditional Method

This delightful sparkling wine exudes light yeasty aromas

Here he blends Muscat a Petit Grains and Grenache Noir to create a Rosé that has the aromatic floral lift you'd expect from the Muscat (yes it's dry) combined with all the red fruit and spice that great Grenache Noir has to offer

loads of chewy tannins

The nose is typical Roter Hang: herbal

The Pinot Noir grown here opens with floral aromas of red fruit and savory herbs

The 2019 vintage proves to be exemplary

– who co-founded Caymus Vineyards in 1972 with wife Lorna and son Chuck – would mix wines to find the perfect glass to pair with his meal

offering a brilliant introduction to this wine

benefited from ideal viticultural conditions

15 of the must was moved to finish ferment in neutral white barrels