Kreglinger Brut NV

An aroma of lemon curd, toasted almonds, fresh cream and honeysuckle with floral notes of citrus blossom and jasmine. On the palate there is fresh and lively citrus, crème brûlée and toasty notes of roasted nuts, seamlessly balanced with gorgeous natural acidity.

This Kreglinger sparkling is sourced from a vineyard of the same name, with high-density Pinot Noir and chardonnay of significant vine age, specifically established and managed for sparkling wine production in the Pipers Brook district. The site was chosen for sparkling wine after many years of rigorous trialing and evaluation. Annual heat summation figures of 950-1050 growing degree days Celsius compare very favourably with sites in Champagne (around 1030 GDD). The Pipers Brook district is characterised by Ferrosol (volcanic) soils, also known as kraznozems. Basalt-derived, they have excellent water holding capacity, offering a steady supply of moisture and nourishment to vines that are managed without irrigation. Vertical Shoot Positioned (VSP) trellises of very high vine density are hedge-trimmed in summer to provide increased bunch exposure to the sun. Row-spacings are narrow at 1.5 metres.