Ghost Rock Zoe Brut Rose 2023 - In Bond

Blend: 56% Chardonnay 42% Pinot Noir

Bouquet: Bright and inviting, the nose opens with aromas of fresh cream, ripe strawberry, and golden delicious apple. There's a gentle autolytic character from the year on lees— subtle, creamy, and well-integrated—adding softness to the crisp fruit profile. The Pinot Noir brings red-fruited charm, while Chardonnay contributes freshness and lift.
 
Palate: A delicate touch of sweetness rounds the edges, yet remains almost imperceptible— just enough to knit the elements together. A vibrant acid line drives the palate, keeping everything fresh and buoyant. The structure is balanced and seamless, making this a sparkling that’s both refined and highly drinkable
 
Harvest date: 31st March & 7 April 2023
 
Vintage: The 2023 growing season got off to a later start, with a cool and mild weather in the beginning of the year. February turned up the heat, with warm and dry idealistic growing conditions to bring our fruit to optimal ripeness and flavour intensity. Our vineyards were picked at a steady pace over 5 weeks with about average yields across all blocks and varieties. Hallmark aromatic intensity of spices, savoury tones and concentrated fruit, which we find typical of our site, are demonstrated eloquently in the 2023 wine
 
Winemaking: At harvest, the grapes are gently pressed and separated into three quality fractions. Fermentation takes place in a mix of stainless steel and neutral oak barriques, followed by nearly a year of lees aging to build texture and complexity. The wine was tiraged in late summer, then spent a further year on lees in bottle before its first disgorgement— enhancing depth and elegance through extended maturation. The 2023 Pinot Noir parcels showed exceptional power and intensity, prompting us to dial back its proportion slightly this year in pursuit of a more refined and harmonious blend with the Chardonnay.
 
Viticulture: Both the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay were sourced from our Bonadale Vineyard, a high aspect site that ripens slowly and late in the season. This gentle ripening pattern allows us to harvest at optimal maturity—crucial for premium sparkling production. Aggressive winter pruning focuses the vine’s energy into fruit development, achieving balanced cropping levels ideal for crafting world-class méthode traditionnelle wines.
 
Bottling Date: 19 February 2025