Winemaker Notes
Pale color resembling rose petals and Argyle pink diamonds. Alluring and expressive, the nose is redolent of fresh strawberries and rose petals, overlaid with complex notes of rose water, truffles and pepper berries. Elegant and refined, the palate displays a pure expression of Pinot Noir with luscious Turkish delight and red fruits, complexed by savory notes of white truffles and marzipan. Fine tannins derived from fermentation and maturation in aged oak barrels complement the fine creamy texture on the mid palate and linear acid drive which extends the palate to a refreshing mouth-watering finish.
Perfect as an aperitif or to accompany a special meal - try it with tuna sashimi or freshly caught lobster.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Notes of pink cherries and nectarines with hints of lavender, dried herbs and dried citrus peel. Some bread crumbs, too. Round and more creamy on the palate with delicate mousse and vivid, clean acidity. Tangy, citrusy finish.
Representing the topmost expression of a Champagne house, a vintage Champagne is one made from the produce of a single, superior harvest year. Vintage Champagnes account for a mere 5% of total Champagne production and are produced about three times in a decade. Champagne is typically made as a blend of multiple years in order to preserve the house style; these will have non-vintage, or simply, NV on the label. The term, "vintage," as it applies to all wine, simply means a single harvest year.
Directly south of the city of Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula wine region, the cool-climate island of Tasmania has earned an honorable reputation as the country’s finest producer of Sparkling Wine. Naturally the region also excels in top quality still wines from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling, all distinguished because of a high natural acidity. Most of the Tasmania vineyards cluster around the eastern side of the island from north to south.