Vintage
2016
ABV
12.2%
Wine Type
White
Wine Style
Sparkling
Wine Description
Oyster Shell. Almond. Lemon Rind. Mineral.
Sourced from the foothills of Mt Canobolas, at an altitude of 880 – 900 metres, these vineyards have extremely fertile soil, rich in volcanic ash.
HARVEST: Handpicked on 17th February 2016. Selected and hand sorted at harvest, these grapes were
harvested in small lots in the early morning taking advantage of the cool morning temperatures.
WINEMAKING: Whole bunch pressed and clarified overnight before racking to oak and tank. Primary
fermentation and maturation in stainless and neutral oak with regular stirring. Secondary fermentation by
traditional method with 68 months on yeast lees.
DOSAGE: Zero
Accolades
2024 Halliday Wine Companion - 97 Points
2023 Halliday Wine Companion Awards - Best Sparkling White
Wine of the Year and Best Sparkling Wine of the Year
2023 Halliday Wine Companion- 97 Points
2022 NSW Wine Awards - Gold
2022 Orange Wine Show - Best Sparkling Wine and Top Gold
2022 National Wine Show of Australia - Gold - 95 points
2022 Hong Kong Int. Wine & Spirits Awards - Gold
2022 The Real Review - 4 Stars
2021 Orange Wine Show - Best White Wine of the Show - Trophyand Top Gold
2021 Orange Wine Show - Best Sparkling Wine of the Show -Trophy and Top Gold
2021 Australian Sparkling Wine Show - Silver
