Tasting Notes colour Pale salmon with a fine bead. aroma Stunning aromas of fresh ocean spray alongside strawberry and cherry blossom. palate Hints of toasted hazelnut, vanilla pod and concentrated strawberry. Poised acidity balances a rich mouthfeel, developing freshness and length. cellaring This wine can be enjoyed now and will also benefit from five to seven years of cellar ageing. [split] Technical vintage This vintage sparkling wine was produced solely from Pinot Noir harvested in 2017. winemaking The Pinot Noir fruit was hand-picked and whole bunch pressed. Pale, salmon coloured juice was fermented cool in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and purity. A small portion of Pinot Noir wine is included in the liqueur d’expedition, adding richness and complexity. This wine spent 44 months on lees to enhance texture and mouthfeel. region Tasmania variety Pinot Noir 100% analysis Alcohol: 12.5% pH: 3.2 Acidity (TA): 7.4 g/L Dosage: 9 g/L [split] Food Pairings Smoked salmon, dill and lemon pâte, served with homemade oatcakes. [split] Awards Australian Sparkling Wine Show 2022 [badge rating="silver" title="Australian Sparkling Wine Show 2022"] [split] Reviews Tyson Stelzer, Halliday Wine Companion 2023 There's something mighty compelling about the texture and perfume of 100% pinot noir sparkling rosé in Tasmania, seldom achieved outside of the A-list of Piper's River. For Lowestoft to attain it in southern Tasmania is a staggering achievement in itself, to do it on their first attempt is monumental. No surprise that Natalie Fryar is in the wings! Delightful, spicy, lively berry fruits deliver crunch and tang, impeccably framed by the creamy texture of lees age. Outstanding line, length and sheer bountiful joy. [points rating="95" title="Halliday Wine Companion 2023"] Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2023 Pretty and layered with spicy strawberry, redcurrants, pink peppercorns and a slice of briney acidity through the middle palate that shapes the course of the fruit. This is a lovely wine, really well done, super elegant. Impressive. [points rating="93" title="Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2023"] James Suckling, January 2025 This sparkling wine has a pale straw-copper color and aromas of cherries, strawberries, walnuts, baked apples and gingerbread. It’s creamy, layered and flavorful, with very fine bubbles and excellent complexity. Pinot noir. Delicious now, but can hold. [points rating="93" title="James Sucking 2025"]
