No:80 Croser, Petaluma, 2008

One of the joys of the wine industry beyond the vinous pleasures is the people one meets along the way. The other joy is that they always bring nice wine.


Celebrating new friends (Dredgey, Ella and Tom) new jobs (me!) and a new PhD (Reuben) we were a merry bunch indeed and the evening kicked off with Croser 2008. Being too busy gossiping and eating cheese I managed to write a tasting note but managed took no pictures. In these circumstances I've done the only thing that can be done and included a wine dog picture instead. This is Max, he watched us drink the Croser 2008.

Made in Piccadilly Valley in Adelaide Hills these bubbles are pale lemon with lots of small fast moving bubbles forming a fine beading on the rim. On the nose ripe stone fruits such as apricot and nectarine combined with a hint of vanilla, brioche and a little almost custardy flavour. 


The ripe stone fruit flavour continued on the palate where fresh citrus and apples keep the wine fresh and crisp with a real youthful edge. A blend of 66% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay the wine was fermented in old Vosges barriques and went through a partial malolactic fermentation to create an approachable and enjoyable wine.