A really fresh, briny nose - almost oyster-like with a slightly spicy aspect as well. The palette has fine bubbles, good oak treatment and a long finish of lychee.
Wow - this guy is going places. This wine is already looking more complex and textural that the 2003 - which is already pretty good, and yet at this young age it is still very delicate and balanced.
The nose starts with honey along with some classic sea spray elements and some interesting grassy notes as well. The texture is thick with an almost oily mouthfeel, chewy bubbles and a big spicy finish. Really good.
Tasmanian sparkling wine is just so good and this is why, cake and biscuits on the nose with vanilla, toast and even caramel. The palette is smooth and buttery with a textural rounded finish. Fantastic.
NV Bay of Fires Tasmanian Cuvee Brut 92 Points
Australia, Tasmania
Cake and yoghurt on the nose with other background buttery elements and a ripe apple palette with soft bubbles and delicate acid.
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NV Bay of Fires Tasmanian Cuvée Rosé 92 Points
Australia, Tasmania
Light berry notes and soft cake elements on the nose with a palette of stewed apples, a toasty mid-palette and a crisp finish.
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NV House of Arras Brut Elite 94 Points
Australia, Tasmania
A really fresh, briny nose - almost oyster-like with a slightly spicy aspect as well. The palette has fine bubbles, good oak treatment and a long finish of lychee.
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2003 House of Arras Grand Vintage 94 Points
Australia, Tasmania
Big berry fruits, brioche, lemon and honey with big rich citrus coming through the palette of powdery fizz. A nice soft finish.
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2004 House of Arras Grand Vintage 95 Points
Australia, Tasmania
Wow - this guy is going places. This wine is already looking more complex and textural that the 2003 - which is already pretty good, and yet at this young age it is still very delicate and balanced.
The nose starts with honey along with some classic sea spray elements and some interesting grassy notes as well. The texture is thick with an almost oily mouthfeel, chewy bubbles and a big spicy finish. Really good.
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2000 House of Arras E J Carr Late Disgorged 95 Points
Australia, Tasmania
Tasmanian sparkling wine is just so good and this is why, cake and biscuits on the nose with vanilla, toast and even caramel. The palette is smooth and buttery with a textural rounded finish. Fantastic.
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