Description
A delicious blend of two classic champagne grapes - Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Perfect for every occasion, our bubbly has a lovely complexity and is delightfully drinkable. On the palate, a creamy peach ripeness combines with brioche, nutty notes and lemon and is beautifully balanced.
COLOUR: Light yellow colour with bright golden hues.
AROMA: Elegant and delightfully inviting, showing nectarine, lemon peel, fig and oatmeal characters.
PALATE: Juicy fruit flavours with a creamy mouthfeel and vibrant acidity, finishing clean and dry.
Awards
Bronze New World Wine Awards
4 stars Winestate Magazin Wine Awards
91 pts Wine Orbit
4 stars Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide
Certifications
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
brut
Vineyard
Produced from vineyards in the Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay regions of New Zealand.
Winemaker
Ant Mackenzie
Viticulture
The vineyards' soils are ancient river beds with a mix of free-draining stony soils and clay loams.
Vinification
The base wine was blended from components which were aged on lees for up to 5 years. The base wine underwent secondary fermentation via the Charmat method to produce this complex, structured Brut Cuvée.