Chardonnay-based, this Hawke's Bay wine is a blanc de blancs style, with fresh, citrusy fruit flavours to the fore. Made by the Charmat method (where the secondary, bubble-inducing fermentation occurs in tanks, rather than in the individual bottles), the wine I tasted in mid to late 2019 (4*) is instantly likeable. Bright, light lemon/green, it has a fragrant, fresh, citrusy, gently yeasty bouquet. Vivacious, it has good vigour and intensity, with a distinct touch of complexity, and a dryish finish.
Details
Type: Sparkling Wines
Variety: Sparkling Wines
Vintage: 2019
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★✰ – 3.5 Stars
Price: $22 NZD
Sweetness: MED/DRY
Value for Money: AV
Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2021