This vintage sparkling Blanc de Noir is crafted exclusively from Pinot Meunier grapes grown in the high-altitude Piccadilly Valley of the Adelaide Hills. Aged for six years on lees, it showcases remarkable depth and complexity while maintaining its refined elegance. Vibrant red apple and tart cherry aromas intertwine with creamy brioche, subtle spice, and a hint of vanilla.

On the palate, juicy red fruit flavours are complemented by a soft, creamy texture, refreshing mineral acidity, and a seamless Extra Brut finish. Its brilliant mid-straw hue, tinged with green, is accentuated by a fine, persistent effervescence. Crisp, complex, and beautifully structured, this sparkling wine offers both finesse and longevity.

12.2% v/v Alcohol
Picking date: February 22nd, 2016
Bottling date: December 22nd, 2016 and aged on lees for 70 months. The lees were removed from the bottle on October 6th, 2022.

2016 Vintage in the Adelaide Hills is noted for producing excellent quality wines with a high degree of freshness. The season opened with a warm dry spring, then an interesting mix of conditions followed. Flowering was the earliest on record, dry conditions ensured healthy & high quality grapes and a hot December set the stage for very early ripening. Milder January & February temperatures in conjunction with some rain slowed ripening and ensured very high quality, fruit freshness, and an excellent balance of flavour.

A delightful aperitif that transitions into lighter dishes such as seafood, poultry, finger foods and even salads.

Pinot Meunier is a variety of red wine grape most noted for being one of the three main varieties used in the production of Champagne (along with Pinot Noir & Chardonnay).
Pinot Meunier is very much in the red fruit spectrum, rarely crossing into darker fruits. It also typically will be less complex, with not as much in terms of the layers of flavours of pinot noir, but still plenty of character. Depending on winemaking, the tannins will generally be fine, while acidity is rarely anything other than fresh.