Ninth Island Sparkling NV

The base wine was batch fermented in stainless steel tanks, tiraged and corked before release to preserve its strong flavors and aromas. This delicate pale gold coloured wine contains a 12.5% alcohol level. The bouquet reveals subtle shortbread and nutty overtones combined with floral, raspberry, citrus and pear nuances, leaving the impression of Christmas cake, spice and Creme Brulee. The generous and multilayered palate exhibits flavours of Pinot Noir spices and red berry fruit, balanced by the taste of citrus, mineral and honey leading to a crisp and lingering acidic climax. Made for immediate consumption, this sparkling wine can be cellared for a short period to develop its flavours. It tastes best with dishes like Tasmanian oysters, blinis with smoked salmon and horseradish cream.

Country: Australia
Region: Tasmania