Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 8 years from release.
release0 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lemon zest, fresh pear, white flowers

Palate: green apple, citrus, toasted almond, buttery pastry

Ridgeview's best selling blend and the house definition of the classic method English style. Lemon zest, pear and floral notes open onto crisp green apple and citrus layered with toasted almond and buttery pastry, closing on saline minerality.

What it pairs with

  • Canapes and gougeres
    Ridgeview positions Bloomsbury as an aperitif wine; salty pastry meets its citrus lift.
  • Fish and chips
    High acidity and fine bubbles cut fried batter.
  • Goat cheese and beetroot salad
    Green apple and saline minerality frame fresh lactic tang.

Facts

Producer
Ridgeview Wine Estate · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Oak
Non-vintage traditional method blend; no oak regime published
ABV
12.0%
Price
GBP 34 at the estate
Drinking window
0-8 from release

Frequently asked about Bloomsbury NV

What grapes are in Ridgeview Bloomsbury?

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the classic trio, blended without a vintage statement.

What does Ridgeview Bloomsbury taste like?

Lemon zest, fresh pear and floral notes on the nose, then crisp green apple and citrus with toasted almond and buttery pastry, finishing fresh with a touch of saline minerality.

What is Ridgeview Bloomsbury best drunk with?

Ridgeview calls it delightful as an aperitif and delicious with canapes; its acidity also handles fried fish and fresh goat cheese.

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