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93 POINT RATED TYSON STELZER WINE COMPANION & 92 POINT RATED ANGUS HUGHSON WINE PILOT
Vintage: | 2017 |
Source/Region: | Tasmania |
Grape Variety: | Sparkling White |
Cellaring: | Drink now or cellar short term |
Bottle Top: | Foil over cork |
Alcohol Content: | 12.50 |
Standard Drinks: | 7.00 |
Rating: | 93 |
An exceptional wine from an exceptional year. Made in the Traditional Method, this wine displays all the hallmarks of classical great sparkling, finesse, elegance and power. Lifted wild strawberry, delicate stone fruits and white flowers, coupled with shortbread and fresh cream create a seamless and gorgeous wine.
The best sparkling blocks were hand harvested in the cool morning hours at the Pipers Brook Vineyard. The fruit reflected the exceptional year of 2017 for sparkling fruit, and the beautiful Pipers Brook region produced fruit of power and purity. Cool fermented to retain these exceptional fruit characters, some parcels were selected for fermentation and aging in barrel. Hand crafted, this wine was blended from only the best individual parcels to create a wine of beauty and complexity. Made in the Traditional Method, this wine underwent secondary ferment in bottle and was then aged more than 2 years in these bottles before release. Technical notes: 57% Pinot Noir, 43% Chardonnay Partial Barrel Fermentation/maturation in neutral oak Dosage 7.2g/L
93 Points - Tyson Stelzer Wine Companion
"No longer labelled as a vintage, but the recipe hasn't changed, and it's more precise than ever. Bright, medium-straw hue. Led by the lemon notes of chardonnay (43%, the balance pinot noir), backed by crunchy nashi pear and subtle spice. Refreshing, primary and elegant, with the fine texture of lees age (2 years), promising evolution into secondary complexity in time. A bright line of Tasmanian acidity and perfectly integrated dosage linger long."
92 Point Rated - Angus Hughson Wine Pilot
"A lot of work has gone into this wine and it shows. First there is high quality pinot noir and chardonnay fruit from a top quality sparkling wine region showcased by powerful toasty and green apple fruits. There is then very fine bubbles with layers of brioche and pastry complexity thanks to a long slow ferment and extended aging on yeast lees. You’ll also find savoury, nutty complexity thanks to some of the base wine fermenting and aging in barrel, which is incredibly rare for a local sparkling wine. All together that has created one serious sparkling wine with a creamy texture and significant complexity. There is also a slightly surprising honeyed edge suggesting this wine is actually close to its peak and best enjoyed sooner rather than later, preferably with top drawer fish and chips, yes seriously."
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