Taltarni Taché 2013
- 91
- $26
- Drink by: 2020 - 2023
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Not to be confused with the famous La Tache from Burgundy, though the name probably has similar origins – ‘tache’ being the French word for ‘stained’. When the team at Taltarni are disgorging this sparkler, there is a dash of red added – in other words, they ‘stain’ the fizz with red wine.
Made from grapes sourced in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, the wine is a blend of 63% Chardonnay, 29% Pinot Noir and 8% Pinot Meunier.
The colour is the palest of pinks. While it retains its elegance, it does have more body and intensity than the Rose – that will appeal to some and perhaps others would opt for the more delicate of the pair. The nose has an appealing unripe strawberry note, mingling with florals, most notably rose petals and a hint of warm earth after rain. The richness gives it a profile which allows it to be matched with a completely different array of foods, slightly richer choices. Needless to say, cracking value and it joins the Taltarni sparklers adorned with all manner of medals and awards.
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.
