2003 VINTAGE BRUT

Our 2003 Vintage Brut is expertly crafted from a blend of 40% Chardonnay and 60% Pinot Noir grapes and has been made using the traditional methode champenoise technique (matured on lees in the bottle for approximately five years and then hand degorged).

2003 was a cooler year than other vintages. This is reflected in this wine’s elegant, youthful and refined texture. Subtle toffee, nougat, honey almond and brown sugar make up the bouquet. The palate has excellent length and is supported by lean yeasty truffle characters and a fine lemony finish. This wine was recently degorged and will soften with some bottle age. We recommend very cool cellaring conditions and served within two years of purchase for best results.

Colour: Light gold
Bouquet: Honey, lemon, nougat
Palate: Elegant and fresh with a dry clean finish
Temperature: 2-3°
Food: Natural oysters
Cellar: Drink within 1-2 years of release date
Date Tasted: 6 July 2008

 

NV BRUT

Our Non Vintage Brut is crafted from a blend of
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes and has been made using the traditional methode champenoise technique (matured on lees in the bottle for a minimum of 18 months and hand degorged). Oxidative juice handling, barrel maturation and the addition of reserve wine help construct its generous profile.

A visually attractive wine in the glass, displaying plenty
of creamy mousse and tiny fine beads. The nose offers
soft yeasty characters with hints of elegant lemon and honey blossom.

In the mouth fine dry bubbles give way to a toasty, nutty luxurious palate finishing with lingering fresh citrus.

Colour: Light gold, fine bead, vigorous mousse
Bouquet: Cream, nutty, honey, toast, yeast
Palate: Elegant and fresh with a dry clean finish
Temperature: 2-3°
Food: Aperitif to be enjoyed with Antipasto
Cellar: Drink within 1-2 years of release date
Date Tasted: 3 July 2008

 

Pinot Grigio 2008

2008 vintage has produced some exquisite wines.
Our 2008 Pinot Grigio is an expression of last year’s beautiful season because it is full of aromatics that are bursting with vibrant musk, wild flowers, floral apple, banana and pear.

An elegant flavoursome palate displays ripe banana, blackberry, musk and pears. A firm berry and citrus acid combine on the finish. There is a quince character to this wine that offers a seam of dry tannin, from beginning to end, enhancing this wine’s wonderful balance.

We have fashioned our 2008 Pinot Grigio more toward the Italian style of this variety knowing that it will compliment a wide range of dishes.

Colour: Golden straw with green tinge
Bouquet: Sweet musk, wild flowers, floral apple
Palate: Ripe banana, blackberries and pear
Alcohol: 13.5%
Food: Figs and prosciutto drizzled with olive oil
Cellar: Preference is to drink young
Date Tasted: 18 July 2008