Otium Delinquent Rosé
Guide price: £23
It is a dry still rosé, made from Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay grapes grown here at the estate. A beautifully pale pink colour, with notes of red berries, freshness and a fine, textured finish.
2021
Alton
Ex Labore, Otium — After Work, Rest
Otium takes its name from the Roman idea that the reward for hard work is time and space for the things that matter: reflection, creativity, connection and life’s quieter pleasures—ideally accompanied by a very good bottle of wine.
Andrew and Emily left London in 2020 with that principle in mind. They planted vines, began restoring the land and set about creating a place in the Hampshire countryside where their family could thrive—and wines that would do justice to the beauty and character of the landscape.
The resident peacocks had other ideas.
They roam the estate as though they own it, announce themselves whenever they please and have caused enough trouble to earn a certain local reputation. Their delinquent behaviour even resulted in the birds receiving an ASBO.
Somewhere between the carefully tended vines and the badly behaved peacocks is Otium: serious about the wine, less serious about ourselves.
We make elegant English wines with character, from a place that has plenty of its own.
The vineyard sits on a south-facing hillside in the South Downs National Park near Alton, Hampshire, at around 150 metres above sea level. The site was selected following detailed analysis of its soils, geology, climate and aspect, and was planted in 2021 with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
We farm with a light touch, avoiding herbicides and encouraging biodiversity through cover crops, hedgerows and wildflower areas. The combination of elevation, free-draining soils and a relatively exposed hillside gives us a long, gradual growing season and fruit with the freshness and character we look for in both our still and sparkling wines.
WINEMAKER
Our sparkling wines are made with a clear stylistic aim. Reserve wines are used to add complexity and consistency across vintages, while a measured use of oak contributes texture and depth. We also favour malolactic fermentation where appropriate, helping to soften the wines and build breadth.
The objective is not richness for its own sake, but balance: wines with complexity and refinement that remain fresh, harmonious and immediately enjoyable.
The Collection
Guide price: £23
It is a dry still rosé, made from Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay grapes grown here at the estate. A beautifully pale pink colour, with notes of red berries, freshness and a fine, textured finish.
Guide price: £45
Recorded vintages: NV
This is a perfumed and ripe rosé with a hint of freshly baked sour dough and ground almonds on the nose, then fresh red currants, peaches and strawberries on the palate.
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Visitors can book vineyard stays, tours, and tastings, sample our still and sparkling wines, and browse our collection of wines to enjoy on the vineyard or to take home. We also host seasonal vineyard experiences and events throughout the year.
For cellar-door visits, dining, tours and tastings, please check opening plans and availability directly with the estate before travelling. Vineyard accommodation can be booked through the Otium website.