The nose displays depth and elegance with subtle hints of sea shell and citrus. A captivating long fine palate with flavours of citrus and brioche enhanced by toasty, nutty and yeasty notes, leading a long crisp brut finish. Akarua Vintage Brut 2011 is a wine of character and complexity.
VINEYARD Harvested out of the lower Awatere Valley in Marlborough. VINIFICATION 50% whole bunch pressed to preserve aromatics, it was then fermented cool in stainless steel and allowed to sit on lees for an extended period to develop body and texture. APPEARANCE Pale straw in colour. BOUQUET A vibrant bouquet displaying classic passion fruit and gooseberries with a hint of flintiness. PALATE A broad and luscious palate exhibiting citrus tones with a backbone of crisp acidity. CELLARING It is ready to drink now and is best served slightly chilled. SERVING TEMPERATURE 14-16oC FOOD ACCOMPANIMENTS A platter of icey cold raw oysters. Fresh crayfish cooked on the BBQ served with buttered crusty bread and a crisp green salad.
Strawberry notes dance across a creamy palate of soft summer fruits with a vibrant citrus finish. A benchmark Central Otago sparkling rosé from fastidious producers, this is just disgorged and beautifully fresh.
Consisting predominantly of Chardonnay blended with Pinot Noir this Méthode Traditionnelle was made to exacting standards using time-honoured techniques. Adapting the Méthode Marlborough stringent criteria, it was carefully crafted from our own fine Marlborough grapes, skilfully blended, twice fermented and aged on lees for at least 18 months. A hint of yeastiness and huge acid backbone linger behind abundant wild lemon and citrus fruit aromas. This is followed by a voluptuously long-lasting and creamy finish. This wine boasts a silkily sparkling texture and fine, persistent mousse. ABV: 12.5%
This medium sweet sparkling Sauvignon Blanc displays delicious tropical fruit characters with a crips, fresh finish. An ideal celebration wine, best served chilled.
A fun and vibrant New Zealand sparkling wine with a medium sweet flavour suitable for a wide range of wine drinkers. The 50:50 blend of Muscat and Muller Thurgau provides a full fruity flavour that is enhanced by the fresh approachable style of the bubbles. Best enjoyed served chilled and as a refreshing companion for celebration. Launched in 1997, Aquila is now New Zealand's number one selling sparkling wine which exemplifies fun, vitality and excitement. Its colour is light gold and it displays a floral, fruity lifted nose. Refreshing mandarin and fresh grape flavours are complemented by a honeyed sweetness. Best enjoyed immediately but may be kept for up to one year.
One of New Zealand’s most established sparkling wine brands, Bernadino is styled on the traditional spumante from Italy. It delivers excellent value for the price point. Light gold in colour, Bernardino shows lively Muscat and dried fruit characters with a hint of spice. The fresh Muscat fruit flavours enliven the palate with a bright bubbly finish. Excellent accompaniment to lightly flavoured seafood or chicken dishes.
Launched in the 70's this sparkling wine is a long established low-alcohol New Zealand favourite. Two variants make up the range, White Chardon a white sparkling wine with fresh floral overtones, a bright straw gold colour with lively fruit driven characters and Pink Chardon, bright pink in colour exhibiting a palate that is light and medium-styled, with fruity, berry overtones.
Launched in the 70's this sparkling wine is a long established low-alcohol New Zealand favourite. Two variants make up the range, White Chardon a white sparkling wine with fresh floral overtones, a bright straw gold colour with lively fruit driven characters and Pink Chardon, bright pink in colour exhibiting a palate that is light and medium-styled, with fruity, berry overtones.
For over 25 years Daniel Le Brun has been dedicated to crafting the finest quality methode traditionnelle wines available in NZ. The adherence to traditional champagne making techniques since the winery's inception has enabled Daniel Le Brun to become one of New Zealand's most respected methode traditionnelle wine labels, recognised for its superb distinctive style and character. It's this fusion of French tradition and Kiwi ingenuity that creates the distinctive taste of Daniel Le Brun Methode Traditionnelle. We aim to create something unique from the best of both worlds. Which is what we mean when we say DANIEL LE BRUN is Kiwi Savoir Faire.
Aromas of fresh biscuit, pine-nut and creamy complexities combined with rich bright Pinot Noir fruit citrus aromas of almost nectarine and grapefruit. The complete palate demonstrates richness from the Pinot Noir balanced by fresh youthful acidity from the Chardonnay, leaving a creamy mouth-feel and persistent finish.
Deutz Marlborough Cuvée is the result of the historic partnership in 1988 with the prestigious House of Deutz in Champagne. This exquisite méthode traditionnelle marries the best of Marlborough grown New Zealand grapes with traditional French Champagne making techniques, resulting in an award winning elegant cuvée and establishing a benchmark for New Zealand wine excellence.
