SAPLING YARD ENTRECHAT SPARKLING 2023 ($42 / Tumbarumba, NSW)
95 Points
This Methode Traditionelle, Pinot Noir dominant sparkling from winemakers Malcolm Burdett and Carla Rodeghiero, attracts the eye with a light rose colour blush.
The refreshing dry style delivers a spectrum of aromas and flavours depicting strawberries, lemon zest and appealing autolytic toastiness.
It is sourced from the cool-climate high country vineyards of Tumbarumba and vinified with wild yeast from the Champagne region, with minimal skin contact to display primacy of fruit characters.
This is a medal-worthy sparkling of current vibrancy, palate richness and grippy freshness.
One to be enjoyed over the summer season especially with fresh oysters and smoked salmon.
Gilbert Labour