Tatachilla Brut Pinot Noir

Tatachilla made a great impression when they launched their 'Bluestone Brut' onto the market several years ago. It offered quality, flavour and affordability, even though it was not made entirely from the 'Champagne' family of grapes. The current release is a much more serious product, and made entirely from Pinot Noir, thus providing the wine with its delightful damask / salmon pink colour. Whole, hand picked bunches of grapes were gently pressed by a state of the art 'Bucher Champagne press' thus giving the wine its great subtle character. Fine profuse bead with creamy mousse. The nose displays the delightful aroma of strawberries, biscuit and cream. The palate does not disappoint and delivers a tingle to the mouth that is reminiscent of strawberry sherbet quietly exploding on the palate. Creamy texture, with crisp acidity followed by yeast, strawberry, citrus aftertaste. Excellent value for money.

Retasted:- May 2003
A sparkling ‘Pink’ commercial style. Moderate mousse with medium persistent bead. Pale damask pink colour. The nose displays a delicate strawberry character with just a hint of yeast. Creamy texture. Subtle palate flavours with hint of strawberry. Soft acid finish.
Drink (2003)
Alc/Vol: 11.5%

RATING: 81/100

VALUE: XXX/5