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.
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.
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.
Deutz Marlborough Cuvee Rose:
Elegant, sophisticated, and - like catching an eye across a crowded room - there's a certain je ne sais quoi within its rich cherry hue. That seductive first sip creates a memorable impression, with all the innocence of fresh berry fruit - but the longer you linger, the deeper you fall, as a frisson of brioche tumbles into rich biscuit complexity.
Lindauer is full on the palate with a pleasant, steady mousse and elegant aroma. The yeasty and toasty bouquet show excellent maturity from prolonged bottle maturation on lees. The palate is crisp, complex and well balanced, with a full fl avour and lasting taste. Drinking beautifully upon release Lindauer Brut NV is designed to be enjoyed young. Lindauer Brut is a dry style, versatile bottlefermented sparkling wine that can be served as an aperitif or with any style of food.
TASTING NOTES: Dazzling pink in colour, this wine will entice the senses with a delightful floral bouquet and a fresh lingering taste of sweet berries. DESCRIPTION: Color: Dazzling pink in colour, as a result of a dash of Pinotage grapes Aromas: A delightful floral bouquet, muscat and citrus blossom with hints of sweet berries. Palate: Fresh lingering sweet berries with hints of citrus and floral notes. CELLARING: Lindauer Enlighten Moscato Rosé is designed to be enjoyed upon release and is best whilst the fruit flavours are fresh and vibrant. HARVEST NOTES: Gisbornes early, long and sunny growing season is perfect for growing the aromatic Muscat grapes used in this wine. Early ripening captures the acidity and distinctive freshness of cool climate growing conditions. Later harvested fruit provided the aromatic intensity. FERMENTATION NOTES: Early White Muscat and Dr Hogg Muscat, with a dash of Pinotage. Grapes were harvested at an optimum balance between fruit, flavour, acidity and sweetness. The juice was fermented slowly in stainless steel, using a number of aromatic yeasts at moderated temperatures to retain the very distinctive varietal characters.
