Deakin Azahara Brut

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Deakin
Label Name:
 
Azahara Brut
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Murray‑Darling / Victoria (Mildura)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
11%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay 75%, Pinot Noir 25%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Gold — Decanter World Wine Awards (reported 2012)

Tasting Note
Citrus and green apple with bready, toasted-almond notes, light stonefruit and strawberry hints. Fine bead, crisp acidity and a creamy, lingering finish—fresh and aperitif-style.

Food Pairing
Oysters, smoked salmon, light creamy cheeses, fried chicken or fish and chips; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, prawn gyoza, light Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Produced mainly by the Charmat (tank) method: cool stainless-steel fermentation, small portion of reserve wine added, secondary effervescence in tank and short lees contact to build mousse and creaminess.

Vineyard Info
Deakin Estate (established as a commercial label in the 1990s) sources fruit from Murray‑Darling/Mildura vineyards; a large regional producer with a history of ownership changes and export-focused brands.