NV Castelli Estate Sparkling
Eighteen months of lees maturation brings a creamy texture and biscuity complexity to this zesty, lively chardonnay-dominant sparkling. There are attractive aromas of grilled toast, butter and nutty cashews with subtle honeyed notes to finish.
Varieties: 92% Chardonnay, 7% Pinot Noir, 1% Pinot Meunier
Region: Great Southern
Critic Reviews
92 points, Ken Garrett of The Wine Pilot
‘A very fine sparkler from the Great Southern region of Western Australia is not something we see every day. This non-vintage effort is a blend of 92% Chardonnay, 7% Pinot Noir and just 1% Pinot Meunier, which has spent a year and a half on lees. The mix of vintages is, we are told, “spanning the last decade”. A lemony hue, this is clean and refreshing, neatly balanced. The nose gives an attractive citrus and chalky character to the wine with lemons, a flick of honeycomb and florals in support. There is a touch of stonefruit on the palate along with some bitey acidity (if bitey is not a word, it should be). Good length on a fizz which should provide pleasure for at least the next four to five years’
Cellaring Potential
Drink now or within 5 years of purchase.
Enjoy With
Perfect as an aperitif or with salted nuts, lobster or a Camembert.
About Castelli
With a range of over 30 wines, significant wine making infrastructure, a wide network of growers and operations in both Perth and Denmark, the Castelli name is a growing force in the WA wine industry. Castelli is alos the only producer in the Great Southern that has the sophisticated machinery required for bottling and disgorging sparkling wine.
Eighteen months of lees maturation brings a creamy texture and biscuity complexity to this zesty, lively chardonnay-dominant sparkling. There are attractive aromas of grilled toast, butter and nutty cashews with subtle honeyed notes to finish.
Varieties: 92% Chardonnay, 7% Pinot Noir, 1% Pinot Meunier
Region: Great Southern
Critic Reviews
92 points, Ken Garrett of The Wine Pilot
‘A very fine sparkler from the Great Southern region of Western Australia is not something we see every day. This non-vintage effort is a blend of 92% Chardonnay, 7% Pinot Noir and just 1% Pinot Meunier, which has spent a year and a half on lees. The mix of vintages is, we are told, “spanning the last decade”. A lemony hue, this is clean and refreshing, neatly balanced. The nose gives an attractive citrus and chalky character to the wine with lemons, a flick of honeycomb and florals in support. There is a touch of stonefruit on the palate along with some bitey acidity (if bitey is not a word, it should be). Good length on a fizz which should provide pleasure for at least the next four to five years’
Cellaring Potential
Drink now or within 5 years of purchase.
Enjoy With
Perfect as an aperitif or with salted nuts, lobster or a Camembert.
About Castelli
With a range of over 30 wines, significant wine making infrastructure, a wide network of growers and operations in both Perth and Denmark, the Castelli name is a growing force in the WA wine industry. Castelli is alos the only producer in the Great Southern that has the sophisticated machinery required for bottling and disgorging sparkling wine.
Eighteen months of lees maturation brings a creamy texture and biscuity complexity to this zesty, lively chardonnay-dominant sparkling. There are attractive aromas of grilled toast, butter and nutty cashews with subtle honeyed notes to finish.
Varieties: 92% Chardonnay, 7% Pinot Noir, 1% Pinot Meunier
Region: Great Southern
Critic Reviews
92 points, Ken Garrett of The Wine Pilot
‘A very fine sparkler from the Great Southern region of Western Australia is not something we see every day. This non-vintage effort is a blend of 92% Chardonnay, 7% Pinot Noir and just 1% Pinot Meunier, which has spent a year and a half on lees. The mix of vintages is, we are told, “spanning the last decade”. A lemony hue, this is clean and refreshing, neatly balanced. The nose gives an attractive citrus and chalky character to the wine with lemons, a flick of honeycomb and florals in support. There is a touch of stonefruit on the palate along with some bitey acidity (if bitey is not a word, it should be). Good length on a fizz which should provide pleasure for at least the next four to five years’
Cellaring Potential
Drink now or within 5 years of purchase.
Enjoy With
Perfect as an aperitif or with salted nuts, lobster or a Camembert.
About Castelli
With a range of over 30 wines, significant wine making infrastructure, a wide network of growers and operations in both Perth and Denmark, the Castelli name is a growing force in the WA wine industry. Castelli is alos the only producer in the Great Southern that has the sophisticated machinery required for bottling and disgorging sparkling wine.
