Patricia Pinot Noir Chardonnay Brut 2018
Brown Brothers
Minimum order of 1 case or 6 bottles (Mixed or straight)
Made using premium
handpicked fruit from Victoria's King Valley, extended aging on lees has
allowed this traditional method sparkling wine to shine with complex
characteristics and a fine bead, culminating in delicate creamy flavours and an
incredible clean finish. Cheers to Patricia.
This refined sparkling
wine makes the perfect start to a special meal and is delightful with smoked
salmon and natural oysters. Alternatively, try it with baked boneless chicken
thighs and a lemon oil drizzle. If the timing is right don't forget about lobster
or crab!
The grapes are gently
handled to yield 500 litres of juice per tonne (compared with 650-700 per tonne
for table wines) to minimise the impact of the colour and harsher compounds
from the grape skins. The secondary fermentation was deliberately extended to
produce a fine bead, then given 5 years on lees to provide further complexity.
| Vineyard Region | King Valley |
| Wine Analysis | Alc/Vol: 12.5% |
| Colour | A clean bright colour
with a fine persistent bead. |
| Aroma | The nose is lifted with
freshly baked bread, green apples and lemon zest. |
| Palate | The palate is creamy and
complex with prominent lemon and lime flavours and a bready nuance that
lingers. It is fine and elegant with a crisp, dry finish and refreshing acidity. |
| Peak Drinking | Enjoy now wine until
2027. |
| Growing Conditions | The fruit for the Patricia Pinot Noir & Chardonnay Brut is grown on the high altitude Whitlands plateau. The climate is extremely cool at 800m above sea level in the upper reaches of the King Valley. The 2018 vintage is a blend of 72% Pinot Noir and 28% Chardonnay. The fruit was hand-picked in mid-March and whole bunch pressed. “The 2018 vintage was considered a warm year but we source our fruit from the Whitland’s plateau where we are buffered from the hotter conditions and can retain exceptional acidity in our sparkling fruit” Cate Looney, Senior Winemaker |
