Ossa Methode Traditionnelle Tasmania 2019

Ossa Methode Traditionnelle Tasmania 2019

$90.00

A terrific vintage for Tasmania, intense flavours, rich aromatics and terrific acidity. The Ossa 2019 is classic Tasmanian sparkling; flavoursome, with a wide plane of flavour, pithy textural notes and mouthwatering freshness. Lemons, fresh, preserved, zest and salted, mandarin, orange blossom, jasmine, grapefruit, thyme and pastry notes. Tangy and pithy, the preserved citrus element comes through strongly on the palate, as does the salt. Very tense, as all the Ossa wines will turn out to be, but the elements feel effortlessly balanced. There is an ease of drinking here – refreshing, delightful mid weight freshness and interesting too.  For all its flavour and power, the Ossa is gentle; its grip gently asserts and not with what is often the overwhelming intensity of Champagne. Very fine, harmonious and gourmand. Terrific cellaring potential. Norris at Waters Wine Co

 

Aromas of vibrant citrus, ripe apple, luscious lemon curd, and a delightful toasty complexity. Light on the palate, it reveals power and richness from the citrus and apple notes that carry through seamlessly. Showcasing great harmony and length of flavour, the wine finishes with delicate brioche and lingering toasty notes. 57% Pinot Noir, 43% Chardonnay, our 2019 Méthode Traditionnelle is the result of meticulous winemaking which honours the pinnacle of traditional sparkling wine techniques and philosophies. Producer’s Notes

 

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Stargazer, in a very short space of time, has become one of the most exciting prospects in Tasmania.

Founder/owner/winemaker and grape grower, Samantha Connew, released her first Stargazer wines in 2012, after previously working with Wirra Wirra as chief winemaker. Initially her fruit was sourced from small parcels in the Coal River Valley and still is, but in 2016 Sam purchased an 11 hectare property, with 1 hectare of Riesling and Pinot Noir. She increased plantings to 3 hectares in 2017, more Pinot and Chardonnay. With a relentlessness born out of passion, true grit and early success, she has increased plantings in 2021, with additional Pinot Noir, Gamay, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurtztraminer. No doubt, there is more to come.

The vineyard is farmed sustainably. Every site, everywhere in the world is unique, but much of Tasmania is covered by brown dermosol soil over Jurassic dolerite. Free draining, but with excellent water holding capacity, fertility and high calcium content, it produces healthy crops of thick skinned grapes. Tannin management is the holy grail for Australian Pinot Noir, most being delightfully fruity, but without the requisite tannic power necessary for great Pinot. Tasmania, evidenced by producers such as Home Hill and Stargazer, are teasing not only longer, more refined tannins, but tannins of grip and presence that hold the palate and parade the fruit.

The whites all possess high levels of natural acids, tension, chisel, texture and flesh. There is a Pinot Meunier/Pinot Noir blend called Rada and a straight Pinot Noir. The Rada (when available) is juicy, bright, red fruited with pastry notes, delicate tannin and bracing acidity. The pinot noir, compact, spicy and wildly complex. Full bodied, structured and very powerful, it’s wide in the mouth and texturally silky, before the tannins fully assert themselves with an authoritative grip.

Stargazer’s range is unbeatable. The prices are a steal, truly fine wines of this quality are and should be more expensive. Sam Connew’s winemaking is an exercise in controlled virtuosity, bringing nuance and delicacy threaded with breadth, richness, structure and thrust.

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