Kreglinger Brut

Peach hard boiled lollies, lemon zest and nectarine skin. Almond croissant, powdered sugar and faint chai spice. Its oozy lemon centre flourishes with ginger and treacle tarts alongside. Some glossy dried apricot and honey on the finish. It’s wildly exciting, with squeaks of acidity and offers plenty of fruit density and a touch of sweetness, in the form of a cheeky wink right on the end. It’s excellent at its price point would turn any gathering into a party. Drink now with quiche lorraine or cheesy, chicken vol-au-vents. Drink now and often.

Shanteh Wale

Contributor at Wine Companion

Shanteh cut her teeth at Sydney’s Award-Winning Quay restaurant where she worked for over a decade and was Head Sommelier from 2018 till 2022. She has been nominated for the Good Food Guide Sommelier of the Year award on three occasions and claims that her experience as a Len Evans scholar as one of the highlights of her career. Shanteh hosts her own weekly podcast ‘Over A Glass’ with the Deep in the Weeds Network and spends her time writing for various publications and judging at numerous wine shows across the country.

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