As a category, Australian sparkling wine is more challenging ever. It lacks the sexy appeal of Champagne (yet wines made using the traditional method are just as expensive to make) and the light, frothy ease of Prosecco. Moreover, there are many sweet, commercial examples that do the style few favours.
In this context, the team at Taltarni should be congratulated for not only persevering, but continue to develop and improve the range. Taltarni Blanc de Blancs, from the 2011 vintage, is an example of how to get Australian sparkling wine right.
It starts with the raw materials, sourced from several cool climate regions in South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania. 2011 was a challenging year for dry table wines, but exactly what the doctor ordered for producing quality fruit for sparking wine.
The result is a wine that showcases pristine Chardonnay fruit – green apple, lemon zest and grapefruit pith. There’s little autolysis to speak of, but fruit takes centre stage here, admirably so. At just $23 per bottle, there are few better value sparkling wines in the market today particularly for single vintage, traditional method bubbles.
2011 TALTARNI BLANC DE BLANCS
Producer: Taltarni
Variety: Sparkling wine – Blanc de Blancs
Vintage: 2011
Region: Multi-regional, Australia
ABV: 12.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $23.00
Date tasted: 3 October 2015
Tasting Note:
Silvery lemon in appearance. Clean nose of crisp green apples, lemon and grapefruit pith. Dry and fresh, pristine in feel; green apple and lemon pith. No autolysis to speak of, but very clean, fresh, well balanced and, most importantly, dry. Excellent value for money.
Score: 16/20
In this context, the team at Taltarni should be congratulated for not only persevering, but continue to develop and improve the range. Taltarni Blanc de Blancs, from the 2011 vintage, is an example of how to get Australian sparkling wine right.
It starts with the raw materials, sourced from several cool climate regions in South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania. 2011 was a challenging year for dry table wines, but exactly what the doctor ordered for producing quality fruit for sparking wine.
The result is a wine that showcases pristine Chardonnay fruit – green apple, lemon zest and grapefruit pith. There’s little autolysis to speak of, but fruit takes centre stage here, admirably so. At just $23 per bottle, there are few better value sparkling wines in the market today particularly for single vintage, traditional method bubbles.
2011 TALTARNI BLANC DE BLANCSProducer: Taltarni
Variety: Sparkling wine – Blanc de Blancs
Vintage: 2011
Region: Multi-regional, Australia
ABV: 12.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $23.00
Date tasted: 3 October 2015
Tasting Note:
Silvery lemon in appearance. Clean nose of crisp green apples, lemon and grapefruit pith. Dry and fresh, pristine in feel; green apple and lemon pith. No autolysis to speak of, but very clean, fresh, well balanced and, most importantly, dry. Excellent value for money.
Score: 16/20
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