Hawkesbridge Marlborough Brut 2016

One of two sibling traditional method sparklings – the other is a NV – from boutique Kiwi producer Hawkesbridge, both of which are available in Australia through Dan Murphys.

Being chardonnay dominant, this leans to the more frisky end of the fizz spectrum and is right up there in the green apple acidity and crunch department. It’s a wait there’s more kind of wine, however, given its three years on lees before disgorgement which provides plenty more interest. The mousse is excellent, fine and persistent, and carries good flavour with it for a decent linger. A terrific food sparkler – oysters without thinking and most definitely roast pork belly if the bottle lasts while cooking.    

Tony Love

Journalist at Winepilot

Tony is best known for his 10 years as News Corp’s National Wine Writer, with weekly columns in major metropolitan mastheads throughout Australia including The Adelaide Advertiser, The Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Melbourne Herald Sun. He continues to write feature articles and columns for all the major Australian wine media publications. Tony has also worked as a restaurant reviewer, section editor, book editor, digital content provider, journalism teacher and was named Wine Communicators of Australia 2018 Legend of the Vine (SA). Find out more about Tony at tonylove.com.au

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