Selector Cellar – Issue 97

"Party starter..."

PIRIE TASMANIA SPARKLING NV

Vibrant and energetic aromas of green, red and pink apples, seaspray, sherbet and fine layers of baked pastry. Palate is bright and lively with peaches, apples and cream, driving to a fine finish – generous and delicious, this is a perfect party starter, more than worthy of the name on the label. 

Pairing and cellaring

An aperitif style, great with charcuterie. Cellar 2–3 years. 

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"Refined glitz"

DE BORTOLI ROCOCO SPARKLING

Dense yet elegant aromatic mix of lemons, ripe pears, Granny Smith and Fuji apples with a fine brioche layer. The palate is ripe and full with a fine, mousse like mouthfeel. Attractive layers of fruit sweetness weaved with some citrus, creating a nice harmony and ending in a fine, lemon sherbet finish. 

Pairing and cellaring 

Great with fresh prawns and cocktail sauce. Enjoy now. 

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"The golden hour"

GIANT STEPS SEXTON CHARDONNAY 2023

Giant steps is one of the finest producers in the Yarra Valley, making superb Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and this Sexton Vineyard is a stunner. Deluxe barely begins to describe it: deep gold in the glass, with very complex aromas of struck match, citrus, fig, melon and toasty oak. Refined yet complex, juicy yet delicate, with limey acidity: a benchmark Yarra Chardonnay.

Pairing and cellaring 

Summer poultry dishes and/or seafood. Cellar for 3–5 years. 

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"Something to celebrate"

PIRIE TASMANIA

SPARKLING 2020

The aromas of this wine are embodied with fine and complex autolytic characters of dried yeast, baked bread, Vegemite and umami, sitting atop of sweet and sour lemons, limes and apples. Full, long and complex, with a moreish, savoury edge, and pretty, well constructed layers of generous green apples, lemons and figs. A true special occasion wine.

Pairing and cellaring

Made for pairing with oysters or sashimi. Cellar up to 5 years.

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"SUBLIME SOIRÉE" 
DE BORTOLI ANCIENT SOILS TEMPRANILLO TOURIGA 2024

Well weighted, yet elegantly framed with a very fine, silt like tannin structure, the palate is medium to full bodied with an appealing mix of black cherries, sarsaparilla, blackberries and black plums. A surprising, delicate fruit core adds to this stunner’s appeal as a dinner party favourite. 

Pairing and cellaring 

Barbequed lamb or roast beef with all the trimmings. Drinking great, but will really shine in 3–5 years.

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"Sundowner" 

KREGLINGER VINTAGE BRUT ROSÉ 2019

Deceptively salmon in colour with fine onion skin hues through the glass. Highly attractive aromas of fine red fruits and berries (cherry and strawberry), with hints of butter, brioche, lemons and apples. Delicate layers of strawberry, quince, fig and apple finish underneath a finely tannined, complex mouthfeel. 

Pairing and cellaring 

A great wine with raspberry compote or an apple crumble. Drink now or cellar no more than 2 years.

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"Summer breeze"

KREGLINGER VINTAGE BRUT 2019

Poised and defined aromatic layers of lime juice, lemon peel and lemon curd mixed with an array of just ripe apples. An underlying toasted brioche character adds complexity to the aromatic appeal. The palate is focused with an elegant backbone of lemons, lemon curd and pure apple and lemon juice. Finishes soft, delicate and fresh. 

Pairing and cellaring

Perfect as an apertif but will also handle oysters and fresh scallops with butter sauce. Cellar up to 3 years. 

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Every issue, the Selector team reaches out to wineries across Australia, large and small, to help uncover new and exciting wines to share with our readers. 

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