In his recent article for National Liquor News, wine writer Andrew Graham comments on the trend towards investment in craft products in the Champagne and Sparkling sector. This is exciting news for producers of premium quality Australian sparkling, as consumers begin to explore quality home-grown alternatives to big-brand NV Champagne. “(Ruth) Ellis at Hanging…
DAOSA Piccadilly Valley Blanc de Blancs 2015 “The ripeness of the warm 2015 vintage is showcased in pear, grapefruit, golden delicious apple and even notes of fig, backed with the spicy, roast almond complexity of full oak fermentation. Age and oak brings creamy texture, well integrated with beautifully poised acid drive and integrated dosage. It…
DAOSA Blanc de Blancs 2015 “Medium to light yellow colour, with a fresh bouquet which showcases coconut, nougat and cashew nut, indicating barrel use, plus lemon curd. It’s full-bodied and weighty, revealing great concentration of fruit flavour, richness and grip. Very dry finish as a result. Powerful, long finish. A very individual style: not a…
Wine writer and critical thinker Huon Hooke ponders the limitations of the term ‘traditional method’ to describe Australia’s most premium sparkling wines. Read the full article here
