Cloth Label Late Disgorged Sparkling 2009

Cloth Label Late Disgorged Sparkling 2009Given that this wine is made to spend at least ten years on lees (with an eye towards fifteen, in time), a lot of effort goes into increasing acidity in the initial wine to keep it fresh and balanced, even as the creaminess and toastiness from the lees increases. Thats certainly the case here: even at fourteen years theres a youthful zestiness (white stonefruit, meyer lemon) and good acid as well as the hallmark brioche y, baked good creaminess and

celebration and maybe some macarons

A perfect companion to rich game or venison

complimentary tastings

That’s certainly the case here: even at fourteen years there’s a youthful zestiness (white stonefruit

Aromatics of cherry blossom

this Pinot opens with sour cherry

and subtle smokiness

with a rich

Fine tannin allows for a rich balance on the palate

Tropical and citrus flavours are threaded through a gentle creaminess

which boasted excellent fruit quality—a great sign for a wine that’s made to show the whole character of the vineyard (around a firm backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon

The nose brings plenty of oak influence