Georg Jensen Hallmark Cuvee NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Georg Jensen
Label Name:
 
Hallmark Cuvee NV
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Tasmania
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir (approx. 60/40)
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
QWine 93/100; Huon Hooke (The Real Review) 91/100; featured in Qantas lounges; multiple retail tasting notes praising 2–3 years lees ageing

Tasting Note
Bright citrus, green apple and pear with lemon pith, chalky mouthfeel, roast cashew/brief brioche, taut acidity and elegant minerality; delicate yet persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, sashimi/sushi, ceviche, smoked salmon, creamy cheeses, fried chicken, tempura, spicy Thai or Sichuan dishes, dim sum, light pasta with lemon cream.

Production Method
Multi-vintage cuvée of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, méthode traditionnelle-style ageing (12–36 months on lees), bottled under crown seal with a reusable Georg Jensen stopper.

Vineyard Info
A special-design collaboration between Danish house Georg Jensen and Tasmanian producer Heemskerk; presented as a limited ‘designer’ sparkling with a resealable stopper.