Jansz Tasmania
Vintage Cuvée
Jansz Tasmania
Vintage Cuvée
The Jansz Vineyard in the Pipers River region in Northern Tasmania is one of the great sparkling wine vineyards in Australia. Planted on deep, free-draining, ferrasol soils overlooking Bass Strait, these soils and climatic conditions combine to allow long cool ripening on beautifully balanced vines, whilst also minimising the risks of frosts. The resultant fruit is intensely flavoured and balanced with lingering natural acidity.
Wine Production
Each block from the Jansz vineyard was hand-harvested and made separately and kept this way until blending late in the year. Gentle handling, partial barrel fermentation and complex assemblage blending has resulted in this powerful 2013 Jansz Vintage Cuvee. Extended ageing on yeast lees for a minimum of 3.5 years after the secondary fermentation gives wonderful yeast complexity to the final wine.
Tasting Notes
The colour is pale gold with a delicate bead and fine mousse. The aroma is intense and complex showing the beautiful synergy between Tasmanian Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The aromas are of lemon curd, white flowers and nougat with underlying hints of fresh baked brioche and hazelnuts.
The palate is layered and complex. The Chardonnay provides purity, power and palate length with notes of creme brulee, citrus zest and sea spray. The Pinot Noir compliments the structured elegance of the Chardonnay with mouth filling texture and flavours of rose water and strawberries.
Food Pairing
Try with a simple platter of natural oysters and wedges of fresh lemon.
The Jansz Vineyard in the Pipers River region in Northern Tasmania is one of the great sparkling wine vineyards in Australia. Planted on deep, free-draining, ferrasol soils overlooking Bass Strait, these soils and climatic conditions combine to allow long cool ripening on beautifully balanced vines, whilst also minimising the risks of frosts. The resultant fruit is intensely flavoured and balanced with lingering natural acidity.
Wine Production
Each block from the Jansz vineyard was hand-harvested and made separately and kept this way until blending late in the year. Gentle handling, partial barrel fermentation and complex assemblage blending has resulted in this powerful 2013 Jansz Vintage Cuvee. Extended ageing on yeast lees for a minimum of 3.5 years after the secondary fermentation gives wonderful yeast complexity to the final wine.
Tasting Notes
The colour is pale gold with a delicate bead and fine mousse. The aroma is intense and complex showing the beautiful synergy between Tasmanian Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The aromas are of lemon curd, white flowers and nougat with underlying hints of fresh baked brioche and hazelnuts.
The palate is layered and complex. The Chardonnay provides purity, power and palate length with notes of creme brulee, citrus zest and sea spray. The Pinot Noir compliments the structured elegance of the Chardonnay with mouth filling texture and flavours of rose water and strawberries.
Food Pairing
Try with a simple platter of natural oysters and wedges of fresh lemon.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Winemaking & Aging
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About the Vineyard
The 2013 vintage was highlighted by above average springtime temperatures and moderate rainfall. These conditions were responsible for good flower initiation and consequently above average bunch sizes and overall yield. The summer and autumn were very mild with average rainfall. This allowed the well balanced crop to reach maturity through a healthy canopy and a long growing season.