Moorilla Muse Extra Brut 2018

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Moorilla
Label Name:
 
Muse Extra Brut
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
St Matthias Vineyard, Tamar Valley, Tasmania
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
11.9%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling: 92–93/100; Wine Notebook: 93/100; World of Fine Wine tasting noted 93 points; praised for restraint and length

Tasting Note
Crisp green apple and lemon zest with brioche, toasted almond and subtle sea-spray minerality. Fine mousse, bright racy acidity and a dry, chalky finish with delicate pastry and honeyed autolytic notes.

Food Pairing
Oysters and other shellfish, citrus-cured salmon, smoked trout, sushi/sashimi, tempura prawn, light fried chicken, goat cheese, steamed vegetables with soy-ginger dressing.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (secondary bottle fermentation), aged >4 years on lees, minimal dosage; early-picked Chardonnay for high acidity, partial wild fermentation in some vintages.

Vineyard Info
Moorilla Estate (est. 1958 by Claudio Alcorso), now owned by David Walsh; fruit for Muse comes from St Matthias Vineyard. Winemaker: Conor van der Reest.