ESTATE SPARKLING  VARIETY: 92% Chardonnay | 7% Pinot Noir | 1% Pinot Meunier    REGION: Great Southern, WA  SEASON NOTES  Non-vintage is more accurately described as a multi-vintage blend. Rather than look for the expressions of multiple vintages the blend aims to bring out the best of each one, this allows the winemakers to keep a house style from year to year. This sparkling wine combines predominantly 9 different vintages.  Using parcels from each previous vintage dating back to 2013.It allows us to maintain a consistency of quality and provide a balance of vibrancy and  complexity.   WINEMAKING  The fruit was harvested at night to take  advantage of the cool temperatures. Free run  and pressing  juices were fined and fermented  separately with neutral yeast. Fermentation  temperature ranged between 15-17.5°C over  two weeks to dryness. Aged predominantly  in stainless steel vessels for ten months  prior to secondary fermentation. Following  assemblage, the wines underwent secondary  fermentation in bottle and aged for 18  months on lees prior to disgorging.  TASTING NOTE  Eighteen months lees maturation brings  a creamy texture and biscuity complexity  to this zesty, lively Chardonnay dominant  sparkling. Attractive aromas of grilled  toast, butter and nutty cashews with subtle  honeyed notes to finish.  WINE DATA  ALC/VOL:   13% pH:    3 T/A:    8.3 g/L RESIDUAL SUGAR:  2.5 g/L Vegan Friendly

The Wine Pilot

Ken Garrett

A very fine sparkler from the Great Southern region of Western Australia is not something we see every day. This non-vintage effort is a blend of 92% Chardonnay, 7% Pinot Noir and just 1% Pinot Meunier, which has spent a year and a half on lees. The mix of vintages is, we are told, “spanning the last decade”.  A lemony hue, this is clean and refreshing, neatly balanced. The nose gives an attractive citrus and chalky character to the wine with lemons, a flick of honeycomb and florals in support. There is a touch of stonefruit on the palate along with some bitey acidity (if bitey is not a word, it should be). Good length on a fizz which should provide pleasure for at least the next four to five year. Rating: 92