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James Halliday – A vibrant Tasmanian sparkling; 59/35/6% chardonnay/pinot noir/pinot meunier. Shows light straw with green flashes in the glass and a fine, energetic bead. Citrus and stone fruits on the nose with some crunchy green apple, dabs of cream, proving bread, white flowers, sea spray and stone. Crisp, balanced and refreshing with a briney, mineral line; all detail and velocity and outstanding, sapid drinking at this price.
About This Wine
95 POINTS - The Real Review
"Bright straw yellow and a subtle bead in the core. Poached apple and just baked sourdough aromatics. Fruit tightens into green apple on the palate, still some nice savoury bakery complexity. Both driving acid and a mousse of vigour ensure it has intensity and length, to a crisp and dry finish that lingers long."
This Multi Vintage Exceptionnelle exhibits a light straw/green hue in the glass, with a fine persistent mousse.
On the nose it delivers vibrant citrus and stone fruits which are complemented by layers of creamy complexity.
The palate offers a crisp acidity and a concentration of rich and balanced lemon curd and lime which draw the wine through to a delicious and extended finish.
Type | Champagne & Sparkling |
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Varietal(s) | Chardonnay Pinot Noir |
Country | Australia |
Region | Tasmania |
Brand | Clover Hill |
Tasmanian Wine
The Tasmanian wine region is a cool climate region, the most southerly of all wine regions in Australia. Due to the lower temperatures, the area grows primarily Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, with smaller plantings of Riesling, Pinot Gris and Cabernet Sauvignon.
“Having been to many wine tastings over the years, I can definitely say from a personal standpoint that Tasmanian Chardonnay and Pinot noir are always ones I look forward to trying if they are on the menu. They are almost always high calibre wines that can easily compete against what the rest of the world has to offer in these varietals.” Jason C. – World Wine.
While Tasmania makes great still wines, the exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir also make for excellent sparkling wines.
More recent vintages since 2005 have been positively impacted by the effects of global warming. With slightly higher temperatures the grapes are ensured to ripen fully and produce more vibrant wine.