Tasting notes:

Blending all three classic Champagne grapes, this outstanding traditionalmethod fizz mimics the famous French sparkling wine region, but uses fruitgrown on Tasmanian soil. The result is outstanding, benefiting from the coolclimate of the island and the skill of Arras winemaker Ed Carr. While there arenotes of juicy lemon and ripe pear, even a touch of peach, as well as notes offresh pastry and a touch of cream, the finish is fresh and dry, but not too firm – helpedby the fine nature of the bubbles. A clean, refreshing-but-ripe style of sparkling wine,with subtle autolytic characters. (Patrick Schmitt MW)