Delamere Sparkling Cuvee NV

A delicate and beautifully refined Tasmanian sparkling, Delamere Cuvée NV opens with white peach and preserved lemon, followed by a refreshing, finely textured palate.

Lemon brioche adds richness through the middle, alongside subtle white flowers, nutmeg and a distinct mineral character. The palate remains zesty and fresh, with fine bubbles, bright acidity and impressive precision carrying through to a long, lingering finish.

Elegant but with plenty of flavour and texture, this is a serious Tasmanian sparkling that works equally well as an aperitif or at the table.

Winemaking

A traditional-method sparkling made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown at Delamere’s estate vineyard in Pipers River.

The fruit is hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed before fermentation and full malolactic fermentation. Reserve wines are incorporated into the blend to add depth and complexity, before secondary fermentation takes place in bottle and the wine spends extended time ageing on yeast lees.

Delamere is a true Tasmanian grower-producer, with its sparkling wines estate-grown, made and bottled on site.

Food Match

Excellent with freshly shucked oysters, soft cheeses or grilled scallops. Also try it with lobster, white-fleshed fish or light seafood canapés.

Region: Pipers River, Tasmania

Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 93pts

Last tasted by Joe, 16/7/26