Vintage
2022
ABV
12.1%
Wine Type
White
Wine Style
Sparkling
Wine Description
Citrus. Textured. Fine Bead.
To maintain the inherent fruit qualities, these grapes were harvested in small lots in the early hours of the
morning. The grapes were then placed in ½ to 1 tonne bins only, to enable better quality control and
detect any fruit variations.
The fruit was destemmed, pressed and then racked, where fermentation was then initiated. Fermentation
was monitored, and the temperature was maintained between 13-16°C to allow for a steady controlled ferment. Once
the baume level had dropped by 2/3 of its value, the residual sugar was then regularly measured as we were aiming to
bottle at around 12.5 grams/litre. We then waited for the fermentation to finish before releasing in early November
2022.
Winemaker's Bio
Owner and chief winemaker, Simon Gilbert has successfully built a reputation as one of Australia’s leading winemakers. Critical to his success has been his development of wine styles using varietals unique to cool climate regions, as well as a consistently strong performance in national and international wine shows, wine trade reviews and marketplace presentation. Simon has been responsible for crafting wines that have received more than 60 trophies and 1,500 medals since 1985.
Will Gilbert, Simon’s son, became the Assistant Winemaker in 2014 and Winemaker in 2016, and has become the driving force for innovation, experimentation, and further attention to crafting wines which represent each of the regions. The Gilbert brand represents the next generation of winemaking, as Will Gilbert takes on more of the winemaking and company direction.
