2008 Méthode Champenoise

 

Silver medal - Adelaide Hills Wine Show 2009 Tony Love The Advertiser, "Top of the poppers", December 9, 2009 89 points. "Pinot and chardonnay in full bottle ferment mode, with lemon sherbet personality, quite tart green apple fruit flavours and crunch, with just a hint of toast and yeast in the background yet predominantly a cleansing aperitif style." Barry Weinman finewineclub.com.au/Tastings/Sparkling/2009nov15newrelease.html Pinot Noir/Chardonnay - Brut – 2008 (17.5). "More interesting and complex than most here, with fine apple fruit and subtle brioche and yeast. The palate is fine, delicate, elegant and refreshing. Good fruit and excellent balance..........."   Tasting note Our inaugural Méthode Champenoise is a blend of 65% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay grapes selected from the cool south-facing slopes high in the Adelaide Hills. Each bottle is hand-crafted, with tirage, riddling and disgorging being carried out on side in our Longwood winery. Ageing for a minimum of 12 months on lees adds hints of toasted nuts to the sweet strawberry and crisp green apple fruit aromas. Technical Information: Pressing:                     Whole bunch pressed     Fermentation:             100% stainless steel, full malolactic  Tirage:                        September 08  Lees Ageing:               Average 15 months Alcohol:                       12.5%