Blanc de Noir Sparkling White
Our sparkling wine combines pretty aromatics with a crisp, clean palate and a finish that leaves you wanting another sip.
Vintage
Pre-Vintage
Rainfall: Average Winter rainfall | Dry conditions from Spring through to Summer
Temperature: High winds at flowering | Hot late spring and early summer leading to average Summer temperatures
Upshot: Inconsistent flowering and fruit set | Low crops
Vintage
Rainfall: Early February rain event | Dry otherwise
Temperature: Warm days and cool nights
Upshot: Consistent ripening conditions | Perfect extended flavour development | High natural acid | Intense flavours and vibrancy of fruit
Winemaking
Fermentation: Pressed | Juice Oxidatively Handled | 48-hour Cold Settling | Cool Fermentation (12-18°C) | Sugar Consumption <1°Baume per day
Secondary fermentation in pressure vessel
Tech. Analysis: Alcohol – 11.5% | pH – 2.98 | Acid – 6.0g/L | RS – 10.5g/L
Profile
Profile: Grapefruit | Green apple | Roasted Almond
Texture: Clean and crisp | Perfect acid and sweetness balance