2019 Southcote Blanc de Noirs
STYLE
The Southcote showcases the power and finesse that Pinot Noir brings to sparkling wine and produces a snapshot of what Pinot Noir gives from vintage to vintage. Fresh red apple and raspberry aromas abound on the nose with toasted biscuit notes adding complexity. The palate has a lovely creamy mousse finished with crisp citrus acidity, balanced by a low dosage.
talc· apple danish · nougat · sweet spice
| WINEMAKER | Kate Laurie |
| VINTAGE | 2019 |
| ALCOHOL | 12.5% |
| VARIETAL COMPOSITION | Pinot Noir |
| OAK | 0% |
| FIRST DISGORGEMENT | January 2022 |
| MINIMUM TIME ON LEES | 28 months |
| REGION | Adelaide Hills |
| DOSAGE | 4.5g/L |
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The Southcote showcases the power and finesse that Pinot Noir brings to sparkling wine and produces a snapshot of what Pinot Noir gives from vintage to vintage. Fresh red apple, quince and raspberry aromas abound on the nose with toasted biscuit notes adding complexity. The palate has a lovely creamy mousse finished with crisp citrus acidity, balanced by a low dosage.
quince · red apple · raspberries · rhubarb crumble · sweet spice
Vineyard Notes
2018 was characterised by lower-than-average rainfall and a warm January/February period but cooler March. This resulted in fruit with intense flavour and aroma. The natural acidity was preserved by not putting the parcels in this wine through malolactic ferment. Sourced from the cooler, east facing sites in the Piccadilly Valley and Carey Gully regions of the Hills this fruit is protected from the extreme heat events and harsh summer sun that can prevail in warmer seasons. This is essential for producing sparkling wine in the Deviation Road style.
Winemaker Notes
Blanc de Noirs, translates as white from black. By keeping the fruit chilled at harvest and immediately whole bunch pressing the grapes into stainless steel tanks (preserving freshness and purity), there is minimal skin contact of the juice, producing a white coloured wine. This base wine is then blended and hand bottled in the Spring to undergo the second fermentation which
produces the famous sparkle. After a minimum of 24 months, each bottle is riddled and hand disgorged on site at our Longwood winery. The dosage liquor used to balance the final wine is crafted using a blend of aged reserve wines.
Food Pairing Notes
Crab, Thai food, roasted pork.
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