Jansz Premium Cuvee NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Jansz
Label Name:
 
Premium Cuvee NV
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Tasmania (Pipers River, Tamar Valley, Coal River Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir (approx. 64/36)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Praised by Anthony Gismondi (90–92 pts), positive notes from Wine Enthusiast and Ned Goodwin; Decanter World Wine Awards recognition

Tasting Note
Fine persistent mousse with honeysuckle, citrus zest, fresh strawberry, nougat and roasted nut notes. Creamy texture, bright acidity and a dry, crisp finish with lingering citrus and brioche characters.

Food Pairing
Fresh oysters, smoked salmon blinis, lobster or crab, goat cheese tart, fried seafood (fritto misto), sushi/sashimi, tempura vegetables, light Thai fish dishes.

Production Method
Méthode Tasmanoise (traditional bottle fermentation). Hand‑picked, whole‑bunch pressing, cool fermentation, 100% malolactic, complex assemblage and extended lees ageing (c.18–24 months) before disgorging.

Vineyard Info
Jansz Tasmania, founded in the 1980s in Pipers River with early partnership from Louis Roederer, is now family‑owned (Hill‑Smith). Solely focused on premium Tasmanian méthode sparkling production with estate and regional fruit.