Sparkling Wines
2019 Estate Sparkling ‘Strawberry Fields’ Pinot Noir Rosé Brut (released Dec 2022) | $39
2015 Estate Sparkling Pinot Blanc de Noirs Brut – 5 years late disgorged (release late Oct 2021) | $45 Sold out
2011 Estate Sparkling ‘ Crystalline Ice Plant’ Pinot Blanc de Noir Brut – 10 years late disgorged (released Spring 2022) | $79
2011 Estate Sparkling ‘Ice Plant’ Pinot Blanc de Noir Brut – 10 years late disgorged | $79
Tasting notes
Style: Exceptional bottle fermented (‘methode traditionelle’) sparkling blanc de noir, unusually cold season giving remarkable flavour and texture.
High altitude (570-585m), cool climate, Piccadilly Valley (Summertown), single vineyard, Estate grown Pinot Noir (100%). Disgorged after 10 years on yeast lees in bottle, December 2022.
Appearance: Pale straw, honeyed hue with fine persistent bead
Aroma: Complex, honeyed brioche, aged dried fruit, citrus, green apple
Palate: Elegant, lively and luscious, delicate with full creamy texture, and lingering dry (brut), fresh, crisp, citrus flavoursome finish
Technical notes: Dry grown, hand-tended vines (clone D5V12, south facing slope), hand harvested , whole-bunch pressed. Full malolactic fermentation. Fermented and matured in bottle with Prise de Mousse Saccharomyces yeast. Disgorged at intervals since October 2012 with low dosage (brut style). Cork closure. Contains sulphites. 11.8% Alc/Vol (7.0 Standard Drinks)
Name: This wine is named after the crystalline ice plant, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, which also has a sparkling appearance.
2019 Estate ‘Strawberry Fields’ Sparkling Pinot Noir Brut Rosé | $39
Tasting notes
Style: Bottle fermented (‘methode traditionelle’) sparkling rosé.
High altitude, cool climate, Piccadilly Valley (Summertown), single vineyard, Estate grown Pinot Noir (100%). First release: disgorged after 3 years maturation on yeast lees in bottle, December 2022.
Appearance: Delicate pink, fine and persistent bead
Aroma: Complex green apple, freshly cut pear, wild red berry/strawberry and fresh bread/brioche
Palate: Lively and luscious, creamy texture, and long, dry (brut), citrus fruit, crisp fresh fruity finish
Technical notes: Dry grown, hand-tended vines (clone D5V12, high altitude (570-585m) south facing slope on clay loam soil), hand harvested and whole-bunch pressed. Full malolactic fermentation followed by secondary fermentation in bottle. Disgorged after 3 years on yeast lees with low dosage (brut style). Crown seal closure. Contains sulphites. 12.0% Alc/Vol (7.1 Standard Drinks).
Name: This vineyard and winery property, previously a strawberry field & cherry & nut orchard, was known as ‘Strawberry Fields’
2012 Estate Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé Brut – 6 years late disgorged | $39 SOLD OUT
Tasting notes
Style: Bottle fermented (‘methode traditionelle’) sparkling rosé.
High altitude, cool climate, Piccadilly Valley (Summertown) single vineyard, Estate grown Pinot Noir (100%). Disgorged after 6 years on yeast lees in bottle, October 2019.
Appearance: Very pale pink, fine and persistent bead
Aroma: Complex, lemon, citrus, honey, green apple, strawberry and brioche
Palate: Lively and luscious, rich creamy texture, and lingering fresh crisp dry finish
Technical notes: Dry grown, south facing, hand-tended vines (clone D5V12, south facing slope), hand harvested and whole-bunch pressed. Full malolactic fermentation. Fermented and matured in bottle with Prise de Mousse Saccharomyces yeast. Disgorged at intervals since October 2015 with low dosage (brut style). Cork closure. Contains sulphites. 12.0% Alc/Vol (7.1 Standard Drinks)
