Beautiful and elegant rose bubbles

This wine is one that I (Sommelier Iwasu) came across in 2022 and thought was "truly an exciting sparkling wine."

The encounter will take place at a summer tasting venue.

The rose sparkling wine, named after a woman named Cecilia, quietly glowed at the venue.

It was a very comfortable and soothing experience for me, as I was exhausted from traveling from Nagoya to Tokyo and walking around the city under the scorching sun.

First of all, the color is beautiful. It's a very bright pink color. The bubbles that rise are very fine.

The aroma is fruity. When you put it in your mouth, the bubbles pop gently and the pleasant acidity stimulates your tongue.

The flavor is well-balanced and goes down smoothly. All your fatigue will be blown away.

Cecilia is a lady with beautiful features and elegant attire who always smiles kindly at you.

That's the image of a big sister who grew up in a good place that comes to mind (sorry for this old man's way of thinking. For women, imagine a handsome man with a lovely smile wearing a crisp suit).

Another great thing about this wine is that it can be paired with a wide range of foods.

Sparkling wine has the ability to pair well with any food at any time, from before to during to after a meal.

Of course, it's also a fun drink on its own.

Rosé wine is also a versatile drink, suitable for not only Japanese, Western, and Chinese tastes, but also ethnic tastes.

This Cecilia Rosé is a wine that combines all these good points. It would be difficult to find a meal that doesn't go well with it.

Of course, it also goes perfectly with dishes that are full of autumn flavors.

Bonito, saury, salmon, anything is OK. Mushrooms, lotus root, sweet potato, potato, pumpkin, etc. are also accepted firmly.

There is a certification called ``MM (Methode Marlborough)'' that is given only to authentic sparkling wines made by producers in the Marlborough region of New Zealand, and Cecilia bears the MM mark.

This is proof that it is made using the same bottle fermentation method as authentic Champagne, and that it uses the same grape varieties as Champagne (Cecilia Rosé is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay).

If you like sparkling wine, be sure to add this to your fridge wine list.

About the Winery "Alan Scott"

Source: Allan Scott

Founded in Marlborough in 1990, Alan Scott Family Winemakers has made a name for itself in the competitive wine industry.

Alan has been in the wine business for nearly 40 years and is one of Marlborough's most experienced winemakers.

When Alan and his wife Catherine moved to Marlborough in 1973 he began work on new vineyards.

Source: Allan Scott

In 1980, Alan took on the key role of overseeing the establishment of Marlborough vineyards.

This experience marked a major step forward for the family as they embarked on winemaking and in 1975 they purchased land and established themselves as independent winemakers in Marlborough.

When Alan Scott Wines was founded in 1990, he said, "We were one of the first independent wineries." Over the decades since, the winery has undergone numerous transformations and evolved to meet market demands.

One of the greatest attractions of this winery is that it is a true family business, with Alan and Cathy's son Josh and daughter Sarah taking over the business and leading the production, management and development of the company together with a seasoned operations team.

Allan Scott Estate wines are made from the finest grapes, including a range of single vineyard prestige wines. In 1999 the Cecilia series was released and now three sparkling wines are produced from the estate.

About Marlborough

Marlborough is the heart of New Zealand's wine region.

Marlborough has ideal natural conditions for grape growing, such as abundant sunshine and large temperature differences throughout the day, and more than 80% of New Zealand's wine is produced there.

Among them, Sauvignon Blanc, characterized by its crisp acidity and overflowing fruitiness, is produced in overwhelming quantities and is loved worldwide for its unique character. In addition, Pinot Noir, with its rich berry fruit flavor, is also popular among red wines.

Allan Scott Cecilia Rosé NV

item	Content
Winery Name	Alan Scott
Country of Origin	new zealand
Origin	Marlborough
kinds	Rose Sparkling
Grape variety	Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Vintage	N.V.
Alcohol content	12.5%
capacity	750ml
others	Sustainable certification, Method Marlborough
remarks	cork