Henschke Johanne Ida Selma Blanc de Noir MD

This has long been one of Australia’s favourite Blanc de Noirs sparklers, and always one of the best of that style. A multi-vintage fizz, the fruit comes from Lenswood, and is what they term, MD, meaning “mature disgorged”, which can, apparently, mean up to more than twenty years on lees. That would be massively impressive from the great houses of Champagne, let alone from downunder. Yellow straw in colour, the nose offers a range of aromas, including stone fruits, lemongrass, wild strawberries, lemon curd, florals, walnuts and gentle red cherries, with a hint of toffee. Quite richly flavoured, the wine is clean, fresh and intense with very good persistence. Lots to like here, this can be enjoyed anytime over the next decade.