Schild Estate Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV Size::12 Bottle Case following through to a medium

following through to a medium body with fresh acidity

shows enticing tropical fruit characters and some citrus elements on the bouquet

The juice is then clarified and fermented cold until the right sweetness is achieved at which time the wine is chilled to near frozen to arrest the fermentation capturing the natural fruit flavour and sweetness

This cuvée takes its name from a small parcel of the Adrianna Vineyard that is completely covered with oval white stones and was the site of an ancient riverbed

The soils of the estate are deep gravels from the Garonne river and sand from the ice Age

Schild Estate Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV Size::12 Bottle Case following through to a mediumClear, bright and opaque in appearance with a fine persistent bead. Aromatically there is a vibrant citrus, floral perfume with just a dash of red fruited strawberry aromas from the Pinot Noir to add an extra layer of interest. On the palate, citrus again plays a prominent role, although here it is joined by just a hint of chalky minerality and there is also a finely tuned interplay at work between a textural creamy mouthfeel and a refreshingly crisp