
Sparkling 2021 Blanc de Blancs NEW RELEASE
2021 Blanc de Blanc, Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Bimbadgen’s Sparkling range features a sparkling twist to a range of Australia’s favourite varieties
Description
A deeply rewarding wine to craft and watch evolve over time. This Blanc de Blancs truly stands apart within the Hunter Valley, showing impressive drive and freshness in its youth while possessing the depth and structure to develop into a richly complex, layered sparkling with extended cellaring. A wine made for celebration—best enjoyed with good company and shared across many memorable occasions.
Details
- RegionLower Hunter, Hunter Valley, New South Wales
- Vintage2021
- TypeSparkling Wine
- VarietyBlanc de Blanc
- Volume750ml
- Alcohol Volume12%
- pH
3.19
- Acidity
6.5g/L
- Maturation
6 months on gross lees in tank, before 1 year secondary ferment in bottle.
- ClosureCork
- Bottling Date
1st disgorgement on the 29th October 2024
- Harvest Date
16th January 2023
- Background
Palmers Lane Vineyard & McDonalds Road Vineyard, Pokolbin
- Vintage Notes
An enjoyable wine to make and see evolve over time. This Sparkling sits in a class of its own in the Hunter Valley. Showing great drive and freshness whilst young this wine will develop into a complex and layered sparkling in years to come. Enjoy with friends, perfect for celebrating on many occasions.
- Winemaking
Crushed, destemmed, and settled in stainless steel. Fermented with a neutral yeast strain at 15 degrees to maintain delicate aromas and freshness. 6 months on gross lees in tank, before secondary ferment in bottle.
- Colour
Vibrant pale green with a yellow hue
- Bouquet
Fresh citrus, lanolin, and a smooth nutty complexity
- Palate
Great drive of fresh crisp citrus acidity, a fine bead, mid palate texture and flavour combine for a long, elegant finish.
- Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential
5-10 years