Methode Traditionelle Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2019, ORGANIC WINE AWARDS - SPARKLING WINE OF THE YEAR 2025

The ‘crown jewel’ in our sparkling collection; this exquisite wine exudes style and finesse. Refreshing citrus notes with an irresistible aroma of pâtisserie. Green apple with a hint of clover and honey, youthful acidity and beautiful length unfolding on the palate. Fine persistent bubbles capture and engage the senses. An exceptional example of world class Méthode Traditionnelle, handcrafted in Central Otago, New Zealand.

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• 96 Points The Real Review (Aug 2025)
• Champion Sparkling Trophy Organic Wine Awards (2025)
• 95 Points Cameron Douglas MS (Sep 2025)
• 5 stars Michael Cooper MS (Dec 2025)
• 93 James Suckling (Mar 2025)

Previous Vintages

2017 VINTAGE - 2025 New Zealand Sparkling Wine of the Year by The Real Review 
“Great sparkling wine should be delicious above all else. This outstanding traditional method blanc de blancs combines elegance and precision, whilst delivering so much pleasure and was the clear favourite for the panel.” – Jane Skilton MW
 
Persistent mousse. Soaring floral, white pepper and chalk aromas. Incredible tension and youthfulness, taut and crystalline in texture with high acidity yet no tartness. Citrus and floral flavours are laced with oyster-shell minerality, building towards a long, laser-like finish. Subtle brioche notes close the loop on this reverberant sparkling wine with a long life ahead. Score: 96 ★★★★★

97 Points Decanter (Dec 2023)

94 Points Robert Parker Wine Advocate (Dec 2023)

96 Points Cameron Douglas MS (Oct 2023)

95 Points Vinous (Jan 2023)

5 Stars, Classic Michael Cooper MS (Jan 2023)

93 Points James Suckling (Nov 2022)

2015 VINTAGE

94 Points by Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (Jun 2021)
‘Riedel Wine of the Show’ NZ Organic Wine Awards (May 2021)
‘Champion Sparkling’ NZ Organic Wine Awards (May 2021)
Gold Medal NZ Organic Wine Awards (May 2021)
5 Stars and Classic Michael Cooper MW (Jan 2021)
93 Points Nick Stock, jamessuckling.com (Dec 2020)
96 Points, 5 Stars and Ranked #2 of 15 Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review (Nov 2020)
96 Points Cameron Douglas MS (Sep 2020)
Gold Air New Zealand Fine Wine Programme (May 2020)

• The season started with mild spring temperatures, earlier than usual budburst and rainfall in late November/early December providing good soil moisture. Hard frosts reduced the crop, followed by warm and settled weather and an overall hotter than usual growing season. The resulting 2019 vintage is outstanding in quality.
• Grapes were hand-picked in ideal condition on 6 March 2019. Bottled on 16 November 2019, this exceptional wine was aged for five years on lees, then riddled and disgorged by hand during Spring 2024 on-site at Quartz Reef. A refined blend of 93% Chardonnay and 7% Pinot Noir, showcasing purity, precision and hallmark elegance.
• pH: 3.15
  TA: 5.3g/l
  Alc: 12.5%
  RS: 1.67g/

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