Shiraz 86%, Mataro 14%.
Dark cherry in colour, aromas of rich, dark fruit, and chocolate & a palate of blackcurrant with spicy notes of aniseed and pepper.
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Our flagship cool-climate méthode-traditionnelle sparklings are at the heart of Taltarni, reflecting the promise of our land in the Victorian Pyrenees. Crafted with a blend of tradition and innovation, these wines are subtle yet complex, designed for enjoyment and connection, capturing the essence of our place in every bottle.
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Drink now or cellar for 3 – 5 years.
The 2020 vintage created optimal growing conditions which allowed the shiraz to be picked ripe and rich with vibrant red fruit on the nose and palate.
Picked in the cooler night air from our estate vineyard and fermented in small open‐top fermenters, the wine was kept on skins for 5 days with hand‐plunging and pump‐overs until it was gently pressed. The wine was then aged in French oak barriques for 10 months before being prepared for tirage in accordance with the traditional method. After approximately 14 months on lees to further develop the wine and add to the creamy palate, the wine was disgorged, and a fruitful dosage liqueur was added.
With rich dark fruit and chocolate aromas coupled perfectly with a vibrant blackcurrant palate, this wine is complemented with notes of aniseed and pepper with a long, delicate oak texture. On the palate, the sweetness has married perfectly with silky tannins from the Pyrenees to produce a velvety texture.
This wine has the elegance and structure expected from our terroir and delivers in every aspect required from this fantastic style of wine.
Pair with Chocolate/Cherry Mud Cake, also works beautifully with roast poultry and baked ham.
Alcohol: 11.5%
pH: 3.15
Acidity (TA): 6.7 g/L
Pyrenees, Victoria.
92 Points & Silver Medal - 2024 Halliday Companion
A dark-fruited, intensely flavoured wine with dark cherry and mulberry fruit accented by a touch of mixed spice and pepper. The bead is fine, and the sweetness is compatible with the fruit's intensity, acidity and papery tannin frame. It is a beautifully made wine that typifies this much-loved Australian style. - Toni Paterson.