Rachis & Derma - Chantilly Rosé, Ancestral Method Sparkling, Beamsville Bench, Niagara (2021)

Made from 100% hand-harvested Pinot Noir from three estate vineyards. Crafted using the saigneé method, juice was drawn from vat after soaking overnight on skins, then cold settled and racked to stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Ambient fermentation at cool temperatures was used to capture the varietal essence of Pinot Noir.

Fermentation was halted at 12g/L of natural residual sugar before the wine was warmed and transferred to 750ml bottles for secondary fermentation under crown cap to keep the pressure and capture the naturally occurring CO2. For every 4g/L of sweetness, 1 bar of pressure is captured in the bottle. This lightly effervescent wine is best served after being stored upright in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Serving at 5C helps keep the mousse lively in the wine upon serving.

Since 2003, Hidden Bench high up on the Beamsville Bench has been one of Ontario's superstars - and recently recognized with awards from the world's leading wine magazine, Decanter and named as Canada's best winery in 2023. Hidden Bench make gloriously textured wines.