Pollyanna  Sparkling White NV  Adelaide Hills, Chardonnay (86%) Pinot Noir (12%) Pinot Meunier (2%)  The Name  The Pollyanna Principle is the tendency for  people to remember pleasant times more  accurately than unpleasant ones.  Chester’s mother, Pauline, was a living  testament to this truth, always looking on  the bright side of life. An eternal optimist,  she was known to family and friends alike as  Pollyanna Polly.  The Winemaking  These traditional sparkling varieties are  sourced from the cool climate Adelaide  Hills, and are picked early to retain high  natural acidity. Small batches of these  low yielding grapes are gently pressed in  stainless steel basket presses.  Following primary and partial malolactic  fermentation the individual parcels are  bottled and inoculated with yeast and sugar  to encourage a secondary fermentation. The  cuvee is fermented in the bottle to develop  complexity for approximately four years.  This is a dry style sparkling with minerality,  a crisp acid backbone and layers of flowers,  fruits and toasty savoury nuances - perfect  for any celebration!  Residual sugar  pH  6.1 g/L  3.03  The Characteristics  Attention to every detail. On the nose the  wine is a bit shy but extremely elegant.  Waves of marzipan, biscuit and brioche  flow over a citrusy layer of pear, green apple  and lemon curd. On the palate is where all  the magic happens. Chardonnay welcomes  you with freshness and complexity, the  spicy depth comes with Pinot Noir and  Pinot  Meunier brings softness to the blend.  The palate is pleasant and dry. Fresh apple  and pear melts away in vanilla custard and  brioche flavours. The use of reserve wine  (wine from different vintages) is evident  by the marvellous texture, silk and creamy  body. All lifted by a well balanced acidity and  lingering finish.