All the hallmarks of fine cool maritime climate sparkling wine. The subtle hints of honey, lemon sherbet, wafer cone, lightly toasted fresh bread, mineral quartz, hints of almond meal, all integrated and balanced by the subtle tones of sea side aromas.
Captivating, long, rich and balanced; oyster shell, mineral quartz, effervescent chalky aspirin like characters, with bright zesty peel fruits, Freshly baked short bread, wafer cone, and confectionery depth. The finish is long elegant and seamless, with maritime and seaside flavours of iodine and nori that entice your palate.
Awards and Accolades
2006 Vintage: 92 Points - Tyson Stelzer, Australian Wine Companion "A blend of 70% pinot noir and 30% chardonnay, fermented slowly in tank and barrel. 7-8years on lees has built a bubblegum-like complexity that provides texture to taut, heightened Tasmanian acidity, leaving the finish firm and tangy. It will benefit from a few more years to soften, and has the persistence and integrity to go the distance. Disgorged May '14."
From the Winery
The best sparkling blocks were hand harvested in the cool morning hours at the Pipers Brook Vineyard. The fruit reflected the exceptional year of 2010, low crops, a dry but cool growing season, and the beautiful Pipers Brook region produced fruit of power and purity. Cool fermented to retain these exceptional fruit characters, some parcels were selected for fermentation and aging in barrel. Hand crafted this wine was blended from only the best individual parcels to and create a wine of beauty and complexity. Made in the Traditional Method this wine underwent secondary ferment in bottle and was then aged for six years in these bottles before release.
Don't Pay: $39.00
WBW Rating: 93/100
Closure: Cork
Region: Pipers Brook, TAS
Winemaker: Rene Bezemer
Drink now until: 2022
Alc/Vol: 12.5 %
