Taltarni Sparkling Brut Tache

Tache is a French word meaning 'stained', referring to the pale salmon colour of this enticing sparkling wine. The Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes are estate grown at Taltarni and Clover Hill, Tasmania. Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier are picked by hand and Chardonnay at night to retain freshness and acidity. Specially selected Pinot Noir or Malbec is added to 'tache' the wine after disgorgement, resulting in a zesty sparkling wine of rosy hue and a refined freshness. Disgorgement is after a minimum of 18 months on lees in its original bottle.

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2. Taltarni Sparkling Brut Tache
3. Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs

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2. Cristalino Brut Cava
3. Canella Prosecco di Conegliano

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2. Roederer Estate Brut
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