Continuing the pink theme with the joy that is Taltarni Brut Tache 2009. If you were hoping for a bit more suspense as to whether I enjoyed it or not, the tension is kind of gone now isn't it?
Made traditionally with fruit sourced from Victoria 57%, Tasmania 5% and South Australia 38% with a 15ml dosage of Cabernet Sauvignon to stain it a subtle pink(the French word is Tache) , the more delicate amongst you may be slightly alarmed but with Taltarni you are in incredibly safe hands.
Aside from the Cabernet in the dosage, the wine is a blend of 66% Chardonnay, 31% Pinot Noir and 3% Pinot Meunier which has been put together to create a very stylish wine.
Pale salmon pink in colour with lots of small fast moving bubbles forming a fine beading on the rim. On the nose a cacophony of scents, strawberries, redcurrants, lemons, toast, candied stone fruits, mango and floral notes are most enticing.
Clean and crisp on the palate the flavours present on the nose continue with the addition of some sweet spice elements and ripe tropical flavours. A fresh and fruity rose with clean, crisp acidity and a very pleasant finish. Thoroughly enjoyable and very classy wine which will always be welcome in my glass.
