2020 Oakdene Matilda Sparkling Blanc de Noirs

Appearance
Pale salmon colour.

Bouquet
Lifted nose of subtle red fruits and apple peel, balanced by fresh yeast aged characters.

Palate
Good drive and persistence, chalky texture, and savoury red berry influence, fuller style, yet balanced by firm acidity and a long, dry finish

Fermentation
Fruit was harvested early to retain acidity and allow long term aging on yeast lees. The wine is a dry (or brut) style made from 100% Pinot Noir made in the “traditional method”, where the secondary ferment takes place in bottle. The wine is left to ferment and age on lees for 3.8 years before hand riddling, disgorging, corking and finished with a measured dosage (still wine and sugar addition) to balance the wine and fill out the palate.

Conclusion
A dry aperitif style, to be enjoyed with food over the next few years.

RATINGS & REVIEWS

96 Points & Sepcial Value Red Star, Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion - '100% pinot noir aged on lees for nearly four years. 3g/L RS. A bright copper-infused salmon. An aromatic wine with its subtle scents of small white strawberries, red apple and dried flowers. The palate is gentle and chalky textured and the balance between the wine's fruit, dosage and acidity is spot on. The flavours linger long after you take a sip. Would make an excellent accompaniment to poached salmon and quail'.