Please note: must be purchased in multiples of six [split] Tasting Notes colour Pale blush with a fine bead. aroma Lifted red fruit aromatics of cranberry and strawberry, with a subtle hint of citrus peel adding complexity and intrigue. palate Richly assembled on the palate delivering layers of subtle spice, raspberry mousse and lightly toasted baguette. cellaring Five to seven years. [split] Technical vintage A blend of select vintages. winemaking Hand-picked and whole bunch pressed, cool fermented in stainless steel. A Pinot Noir dominant blend, with the inclusion of five-year-old reserve wine in the liqueur d’expedition. The wine spent 32 months on lees producing a luxurious, textural mouthfeel. region Tasmania varieties Pinot NoirChardonnay analysis Alcohol: 12.5% pH: 3.25 Total acidity: 7.30 g/L Dosage: 8.25 g/L [split] Food Pairings Confit free-range duck terrine served with pickled cherries and salted crostini. [split] Awards Australian Sparkling Wine Show 2022 [badge rating="gold" title="Australian Sparkling Wine Show 2022"] Tasmanian Wine Show 2022 [badge rating="gold" title="Tasmanian Wine Show 2022"] Royal Hobart Wine Show 2022 [badge rating="silver" title="Royal Hobart Wine Show 2022"] [split] Reviews Halliday Wine Companion 2024 A pinot noir-dominant blend with 36 months on lees and a dosage of just over 8 g/L. The palest of blushes in the glass with aromas of red apple, cranberry and raspberry along with hints of tart tartin, biscuity spice, roasted cashews, lemon butter, white flowers and stone. There is lovely red-fruited richness and a swell of biscuity complexity that expands before being reeled in by crystalline acidity scooting off for a sustained finish. [points rating="94" title="Halliday Wine Companion 2023"] Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot 2024 Delightful Tasmanian fizz, which is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the former dominant. It spent three years on lees and has a dosage just slightly over 8 grams/litre. There is good exuberance here with a colour reminiscent of sunset pink. It is a subtle, fresh and enticing style. There are gentle notes of strawberries with a flick of brioche, lemongrass and touches of citrus. The wine is of medium length, clean and bright, and utterly delicious. Enjoy it now and any time over the next three to four years. [points rating="91" title="Ray Jordan Wine Guide"] Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2023 This pours a most gloriously languid blush-pink in the glass. On the nose, there are strawberries, redcurrants, star anise and a hint of glacé ginger. In the mouth, this is elegant and pretty, with plump mousse and enough phenolic complexity on the back palate to elevate it above a simple quaffer. [points rating="90" title="Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2023"]
