

95 POINT HALLIDAY RATED
Vintage: | 2018 |
Source/Region: | Tasmania |
Grape Variety: | Sparkling White |
Cellaring: | Drink now or cellar for short term |
Bottle Top: | Foil over cork |
Alcohol Content: | 13.00 |
Standard Drinks: | 7.40 |
Rating: | 95 |
The Kreglinger Tasmania Sparkling Vintage Brut 2018 is a refined and elegant sparkling wine that showcases the best of Tasmania’s Pipers Brook district. Sourced from a single vineyard specifically established for sparkling wine production, this wine is a perfect example of the region’s unique terroir. The vineyard is planted with high-density Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines, selected for their potential to produce exceptional sparkling wine. The vineyard’s Ferrosol (volcanic) soils, known for their excellent water retention, along with the Vertical Shoot Positioned (VSP) trellises, provide ideal conditions for creating vibrant, high-quality fruit.
Hand harvested in the cool morning hours, the fruit was whole-bunch pressed to extract only the most delicate juice. The wine was then cool fermented in barrel, followed by malolactic fermentation and battonage to create exceptional texture and creaminess. This wine was crafted with meticulous care and underwent secondary fermentation in bottle, where it was aged for over 4 years to develop its complexity and richness.
A classic blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the Kreglinger Tasmania Sparkling Vintage Brut 2018 delivers complexity and depth, balanced with the purity of Tasmanian fruit. On the nose, it offers lifted aromas of white peach, red apple, delicate strawberries, and fresh brioche. The palate is rich and layered, showcasing depth, length, and perfect balance.
Rated 95 points by James Halliday, and 93 points by Huon Hooke, this traditional method sparkling wine is a stunning expression of the Pipers Brook district, reflecting both the beauty and quality of the region it is grown in. Its complexity and elegant finish make it an ideal choice for special occasions, celebrations, or as a refined aperitif.
Perfect for pairing with oysters, grilled seafood, or soft cheeses, the Kreglinger Tasmania Sparkling Vintage Brut 2018 is a wine that offers both richness and freshness, making it an unforgettable choice for sparkling wine lovers.
95 Point Rated - Dave Brookes James Halliday Wine Companion
"A blend of 55/45% chardonnay/pinot noir from the famed old vines of Kreglinger in the Pipers River region of Tasmania; 46 months on tirage, 6.5 g/L dosage, disgorged 25 October, 2022. Pale straw in the glass with a fine, vigorous bead and mousse. Precise and pure with bright, crunchy green apple, lemon, grapefruit, red cherry and pear notes with hints of soft spice, nougat, white flowers, stone and fresh pastry tones. Excellent tension and focus with a mineral-laden acid pulse providing drive and sapidity, finishing with vitality and the truest of lines. Lovely."
93 Point Rated - Huon Hooke The Real Review
"Bright, full yellow colour with a mellow and complex bouquet that evokes baked lemon pudding, buttery coissant and brioche, while the palate delivers generous flavour, rich and ample, with mellow, semi-developed flavours while the acidity is very effective in refreshing and enlivening the wine from go to whoa. This has loads of energy and vitality."
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