2015 House of Arras Grand Vintage Tasmania – Since 1995 House of Arras, under the direction of Chief Winemaker Ed Carr, has created Tasmania’s most highly prized sparkling wines, based on exquisite fruit, traditional method winemaking techniques and the finest bottle maturation (tirage) and cellaring methods. Renowned all over the world for their precision, purity, creamy effervescence and expression of terroir.This wine accentuates the delicacy and balance of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in their house style. It is a wine of uncompromising quality enriched by the great complexity of character that follows almost seven years in tirage.Lifted orchard-fruits such as green apple, pear and white peach meet delicate citrus peel and baked lemon. Notes of fresh pastry, brioche, toast and honey-comb emerge alongside subtle brine or sea-spray, followed by nutty, toasty and mineral undertones.The wine delivers great tension and freshness. Flavours include grapefruit, green apple, pear, dried white peach and a savoury umami edge. A creamy texture from extended tirage adds depth. The mid-palate is compact yet complex: toast and freshly baked bread, honey, nuts and a slight mineral edge. The finish is long, clean, focussed and refined.Excellent with fresh seafood (oysters, sashimi), fish in buttery sauces, or even game meats such as pheasant or venison.Single Price: $140.00 Any Six Bottle Buy: $115.00
