Whoa! That's some really old software you're using
Your browser isn't capable of running all of this! Not to worry, just update to one of the newer browsers below and you'll be straight back in The Wine Collective again.
Hunting bargain bubblies is a tough sport. Sure, there is lots out there, often with bright, inviting labels that say "I'll be good I promise". But when you pop the tops you so often end up bitterly disappointed by some average sweet fizzy rubbish. But not today! Today we have a bubbly that is so damn good the other sparklings hide in the corner. Made by the good people at Tahbilk, who were James Halliday's 2016 Winery of the Year, this surprisingly serious sparkling has crisp green apple flavours and a dry finish. The perfect summer fizz and at a plain mad price!
Expert Reviews
90 Points - Patrick EckelA great value sparkling that punches well beyond it’s price point. The wine is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with the Chardonnay dominance of the blend coming through in terms of depth and mouthfeel. The nose has white peach, touches of citrus and brioche. The bead is fine, and beguiles the asking price, the palate is generously fruited with nectarine and green apple working against citrus and a touch of flint. Good length to finish.
Raymond ChanBright, light golden-yellow colour, a little lighter on the edge, the bubbles very fine and moderately persistent. This has a softly full nose with up-front aromas of yellow stonefruits and yeast-lees notes, along with subtle nutty elements and a suggestion of oak. Dryish to taste and medium-bodied, the palate is softly full with flavours of yellow stonefruit, nutty notes and hints of yeast. The mouthfeel is rounded with a creamy effervescence balanced by fine, crisp, lively acidity providing freshness. The wine flows along a soft-textured line, leading to a light finish with moderate length. This is an up-front, softly rounded sparkling wine with stonefruit and nutty flavours and hints of yeast with balancing freshness. 16.5 / 20 Points
A lovely expressive sparkling with a fine bead and persistent length of flavour. The palate is fresh and vibrant with hints of citrus and stonefruit with a slight creaminess on the finish. Well-balanced and vibrant this wine would make a delicious aperitif.
How was it made?
Sourced from premium Victorian fruit, this bottle-fermented sparkling wine is made from predominantly Chardonnay picked early to enhance freshness. A blend of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir, the wine undergoes MLF, with French oak contact and extended time on lees.
Who made it?
The name Tahbilk comes from the language of the Daung-wurrung clans, the first people in the area. They called it tabilk-tabilk which means place of many waterholes. Tahbilk Wines was established in 1860 in the Nagambie lakes sub region of Victoria’s Goulburn Valley. It is home to a unique meso-climate, influenced by inland lakes and lagoons fed from the Goulburn River. Purchased by the Purbrick family in 1925, Tahbilk is home to 5 generations. Tahbilk is home to 200 hectares of vine, including the traditional Rhone Valley varietals Marsanne, Viognier, Roussanne, Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvedre. Classic varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Verdelho are also present. Tahbilk's flagship 1860 Vines Shiraz is produced from the estate’s original 1/2 ha of ungrafted, pre-phylloxera Shiraz vines that are amongst the oldest in the world.
Let’s face it - we all have very different wine tastes and not every wine you find will be right for you right now. That’s why I’ve put together a little selection of my favourites - wines that I’d be very happy to enjoy this weekend which are guaranteed to hit the spot.
https://www.thewinecollective.com.au/products/nv-tahbilk-one-million-cuttings-sparkling9614464207NV Tahbilk One Million Cuttings Sparkling10.99//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1504/5726/products/ITM7017.png?v=1560907240//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1504/5726/products/ITM7017_large.png?v=1560907240AUDOutOfStockSparklingAll Sale WinesBest of AustraliaBest of Tour De Vin under $20Bonus voucherChampagne & Sparkling WinesCollective PreferredCP SaleCracka WarehouseCracking Deal Week40Everyday low pricesExclusive Wines Week41Free Bottle Of Grant Burge ShadrachFree shipping for lifeHarris FarmJourney Taste our ExclusivesLive OffersSale Under $15Sale Under $25Sale WhitesSparklingSparkling WhiteSparkling White WinesSpend and saveSpend and Save Long WeekendTahbilkTahbilk One Million CuttingsThe Wine Society December CatalogueTWC Product FeedUnder $15 WinesWeekly specialsWin a Vintec wine fridgeWine Mayhem
Cracka Review
Hunting bargain bubblies is a tough sport. Sure, there is lots out there, often with bright, inviting labels that say "I'll be good I promise". But when you pop the tops you so often end up bitterly disappointed by some average sweet fizzy rubbish. But not today! Today we have a bubbly that is so damn good the other sparklings hide in the corner. Made by the good people at Tahbilk, who were James Halliday's 2016 Winery of the Year, this surprisingly serious sparkling has crisp green apple flavours and a dry finish. The perfect summer fizz and at a plain mad price!
Winemaker's Notes
A lovely, expressive sparkling with a fine bead and persistent length of flavour. The palate is fresh and vibrant with hints of citrus and stone fruit with a creamy finish. The combining fruit character from the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir offers both complexity, balance and finesse.
Grapes were picked and crushed during the cool of night to retain their fresh, varietal flavours. The juice was then divided into select parcels. Each parcel underwent a different treatment such as malolactic fermentation; time with French oak or spending an extended period on yeast lees.
Each treatment resulted in an individually flavoured parcel of wine, and the unique character and personality of the final blend is a result of the special handling of these separate parcels.
A perfect adjunct to seafood or white meats but also ideal as an aperitif with your favourite appetisers.
Best consumed: 2016 – 2019
Varietal: 85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir
Alc/vol: 12.0%
Expert Reviews
Cracka Tasting Panel says
91
Sam Kim says
It is elegantly aromatic on the nose showing rockmelon, nectarine, lemon peel and floral characters with a hint of yeasty complexity. The palate delivers attractive fruit intensity and silky texture, beautifully complemented by rounded mouthfeel and well-pitched acidity. The wine is immediate and flavoursome, and offers excellent drinking.
91
TahbilkAlc:12.0Alc_Range:12-14Badge:90-TSExBadge:92-TSBadge:92-TSIntBadge:Halliday 5 star winery redBadge:Highly RecommendedCellarTo:2021Closure:CorkCollectivePreferredCountry:AustraliaDisplay:YesExpress:YesFulfillment:Cracka WarehouseImported:NoLabel:Tahbilk One Million Cuttings SparklingMC:2PreSale:falsePriceGroup:Under 15ProductType:SparklingRecommended:varieties-sparkling-whiteRegion:Nagambie LakesRevExp:Patrick EckelRevExp:Raymond ChanRevInt:Angus HughsonRevInt:Felix GentleRevInt:Johan AxlundRevInt:Sarah LinhartSBP:999SBT:12State:VictoriaVarietal:SparklingVarietalGroup:Sparkling WhiteVendor:TahbilkVintage:NVVolume:750add-to-cart//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1504/5726/products/video.jpg?v=156090724032831586383Default Title10.99//cdn.shopify.com/s/assets/no-image-2048-5e88c1b20e087fb7bbe9a3771824e743c244f437e4f8ba93bbf7b11b53f7824c.gifhttps://www.thewinecollective.com.au/products/nv-tahbilk-one-million-cuttings-sparkling?variant=32831586383OutOfStockDefault Title
