Apogee Deluxe Vintage Sparkling Brut 2021

Pale green gold hues indicate youthful vitality and good ageing potential. The fine mousse is persistent with a small collar of foam at first. The nose shows an initial burst of yeastiness then a lifted floral aroma of white flowers, fresh nectarine from the Chardonnay and aromatic red apple perfume from the Pinot Noir content. There is pastry shell yeastiness, minerally “oyster shell† character from our terroir. The palate is lean, refreshing and finely balanced by cool-climate acidity leading to a dry finish (dosage of 8.5 g/L) with fine, fruit flavours, intensely flavoured mid- palate, and acidity without bitterness in the finish and a long after-taste. This could be described as a true Vintage style with great flavour intensity and aging ability. Serve with oysters (Tasmanian of course), scallops, caviar, parmesan cheese and biscuits Cellaring potential: 5-15 years from disgorging date, depending on cellar conditions

Region: Pipers River, Tasmania