Airlie Bank Sparkling NV

A non-vintage from a reserve bank spanning 10 vintages is remarkable, given its accessible price. A fine chain of bubbles, delicate notes of honey toast, citrus blossoms, tangerine, grapefruit skin, fused butter, blanched almonds, and freshly baked bread. Those secondary characters from lees contact are well melted into the fruit, that toastiness, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and baked apple. A wine with a soft texture and a soft bead caressing the mid-palate. It is a sparkling wine produced with care, a decent finish, and well balanced in its residual sugar. But most importantly, it is very enjoyable.