Somerled Wines Sparkling 2011

I liked the look of this straight away. There is something about a crown seal on a bottle of fizz which I just love. Made from 100% Pinot Noir using the traditional Method Champenoise, this is a good aperitif.

In the glass, a great bead with the fizz bursting through. There is a slight strawberry aroma and a whiff of forest berries.

Dry as you'd expect, plenty of action on the front palate but the mid palate seems to go missing. An impressive length but when paying $34 I'd be looking for a more consistent flavour profile.

I haven't come across too many straight Pinot Noir sparklings and having not been blended with its usual partner Chardonnay certainly is a point of difference. But in the end, a good drop which drinks well without the X factor.

Who: Somerled Wines http://www.somerled.com.au/
What: Sparkling Pinot Noir (12.5% alc)

Where: Adelaide Hills

When: 2011

How: $34

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