2004 Croser Pinot Chardonnay Brut

The blend is composed of 88% Pinot Noir and 12% Chardonnay. The wine opens very well with a rich creamy head, which holds for some time. Fine bead with very good persistence. Straw colour base wine. Aroma of yeast lees and winter strawberry. Quite dry palate – very much an aperitif style. Flavours of grapefruit and nuances of lemon and yeast lees, over a light biscuit background. Clean very crisp finish.
Cellar 3-4 years (2010-2011)
Alc/Vol: 13%

Other Reviews…
It's a sign of the times that this wine is significantly cheaper than many of the super-premium Australian sparkling wines, once it was one of the most expensive. A blend of 68% pinot noir and 32% chardonnay, it has flourished in bottle over the past year, still with flowery blossom and brioche aromas, but more weight and length to the palate, and the lingering, dry finish.
94 points
James Halliday’s Top 100