Paracombe Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2023 Release

The fruit for this fresh and bright sparkling wine from the Adelaide Hills includes small quantities of fruit harvested from the family vineyard and then fermented to dryness. This base, from the 2023 vintage, has some older reserve Pinot Noir Chardonnay sparkling vintages, which date back as far as 1991, blended with it. This undoubtedly increases the complexity and adds an intriguing texture. The wine is under crown seal. Deep yellow/gold in colour, the nose gives us aromas of toast, raspberries, stonefruits, lemons and a hint of beeswax. Very different in style to their Plateau Blanc, there are broad flavours here. The palate sees more hints of red fruit notes emerging. There is an attractive richness here and the wine is of medium length. Enjoy this over the next three to five years.