2016 Freycinet Radenti Grand Vintage Sparkling

Fruit for Radenti Grand Vintage 2016 was grown on a cooler part of the estate, positioned 5 kilometres west of the main Freycinet vineyards, where remarkable delicacy of flavour is attained through careful management and slow ripening. This creates the foundation for a wine with true elegance and finesse. Further complexity is gained through long elevage in tank on lees and a further 5 years and 9 months of maturation on lees. Patient, unhurried winemaking has resulted in a with an added layer of delicacy, finesse and elegance. Energetic, fine bubbles surge in the glass, with alluring aromas of citrus blossom and delicate floral honey. A complex palate displays a complex, layered spectrum of flavours from brioche, grapefruit and clementine, Tasmanian kunzea honey and toasted almond, swathed with creamy, softy yeasty complexity. With each sip the palate is left refreshed by gentle acidity. The benefit of extended maturation on yeast lees is evident in the harmonious palate and deliciously long, moreish aftertaste. Having been matured on lees prior to late disgorging and with more than 9 months on cork, this wine is ready to drink now. It will however continue to develop further complexity over a 5 to 10 year period, if desired.