Deutz Marl Cuvee NV

The Marlborough Cuvée is the result. It is built on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and made by the traditional method, with the second fermentation in the bottle as in Champagne. Time on yeast lees gives it the toasty, bready character that runs through the glass.

It is straw yellow, with a lifted nose of toast and fresh bread, then cream and sharp citrus. The palate is dry, with bright red berries, grapefruit and toasted nuts, and the finish is long and firm.

This is a wine to pour on release, as an aperitif with canapés or a plate of seafood. A year or two in a cool cellar will bring out more toasty depth if you would rather wait.