I have a new addition to the corner of dreams up river in the Pipers Brook area. Joining my happy fizzy trio of Jansz, Bay of Fires and Kreglinger is lovely Delamere. They're not that new, I have only just discovered them which is why they really ought to be on the 100 Australian sparkling wines but foolishly they are not.
Run by Shane and Fran this traditional method sparkler is made on site in the small but functional space they operate that doubles with their cellar door.
Pale lemon-green with tiny fast moving bubbles the wine shows toast, honey, apple, lemon, brioche and apricot on the nose. Dry with a crisp, fresh acidity and a creamy mousse. The wine is flavoursome with a lot of elements from the nose coming through to the palate and a wonderful bread and biscuit addition to create a stylish, lean and elegant wine.
I'm a huge fan of this wine, it is beautifully put together and will carry on maturing over the next few years if you find a suitable place to hide it.
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