Allegiance Wines Fortuity Sparkling Cuvée NV
- 92
- $35
- Drink by: 2026-2030
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A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from South Australia, this is a thoroughly enjoyable sparkler. Lemon/yellow, there is good intensity throughout with notes of stone fruits and citrus, hints of minerals and a touch of pear. The wine has good focus and surprising power. A touch of toast emerges on the palate and the finish lingers pleasantly. It should provide pleasure anytime over the next four years.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
