Variety |
Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pin |
Country |
Australia |
Region |
Tasmania |
Alc. Content |
12.5% |
Year |
2020 |
Volume |
750 mL |
Notes
A vineyard blend of, 63% chardonnay, 21% pinot noir, 13% Fromenteau (Pinot Gris) and 3.0 %
pinot meunier was hand-picked and whole bunch pressed with oxidative handling methods to enhance complex flavours and degrade pigment derived from the black pinot noir skins. The oxidative pressing makes sparkling more complex and less fruity.
Desirable green-gold hues indicate youthful vitality and good ageing potential and persistent, fine mousse. The nose shows a lifted floral aroma of white flowers, biscuity yeast, minerally sea breeze or oyster shell and a hint of hazelnut, honey and caramel. The palate is finely balanced between acidity, fruit flavours and a low dosage (liqueur addition) giving intensely flavoured mid- palate, acidity without bitterness in the finish and a long after-taste.