Woodchester Valley Rosé 2022

Set among the rolling limestone hills of the Cotswolds, Woodchester Valley has quietly become one of England’s most compelling estates. Their vineyards are spread across several sites around the Stroud Valleys, where varied elevations, aspects and classic Cotswold limestone soils create wines with precision, freshness and a distinctly local identity. The estate works exclusively with fruit grown from its own vineyards, allowing each vintage to express both place and season with remarkable clarity. 
The Rosé 2022 is exactly the sort of bottle that changes perceptions of English rosé. Rather than chasing Provence by imitation, it embraces what England does best: purity of fruit, tension and vibrant acidity. It is a rosé of elegance rather than excess.
 
Tasting Notes
A delicate pale salmon hue introduces an expressive nose of wild strawberry, crushed raspberry, redcurrant and rose petal, layered with subtle citrus peel and a gentle mineral lift.
The palate is dry, finely structured and beautifully balanced. Red berry fruit sits at the centre, supported by bright acidity and a chalky, almost saline texture that gives the wine shape and persistence. The finish is precise and refreshing, carrying lingering notes of fresh summer berries and delicate floral nuances.
There is admirable restraint here; nothing feels exaggerated. Instead, the wine delivers clarity, freshness and poise — exactly what outstanding cool-climate rosé should offer.
 
For us, this is not simply a local success story. It is one of the finest examples of premium English still rosé in its category: expressive enough for the enthusiast, approachable enough for the curious, and compelling enough to stand confidently alongside far more established rosé regions.