2011 Yabby Lake 'Late Disgorged' Cuvée Nina
Our philosophy is to craft single vineyard wines of great purity and character, reflective of our site and the season in which it was grown. It’s the attention and care in the vineyard that is most critical to allowing this expression.
A small parcel of the 2011 Cuvée Nina was left on lees for an extended 13 years, and recently disgorged. A fine, dry aperitif style, the extended time on lees imparts incredible complexity while also capturing remarkable freshness and finesse. Winemaker: Tom Carson
Winemaker Notes
Hand picked on 15 March 2011 from Block 4. This block's soil profile is sandy clay loam with iron shot stone and light medium clay. This wine is made following the Traditional Method. Whole bunch pressed, only the cuvée used (512.5L/t). Primary fermentation in stainless steel before bottling and secondary fermentation in bottle – this small parcel of the 2011 ‘Cuvée Nina’ was left on lees for an extended 13 years. Assemblage: 40% 2011 chardonnay, 46% 2011 pinot noir, 14% reserve wine (2010 chardonnay). Tirage: August 2011. Disgorged: August 2024. Zero Dosage (0.0g/L). Alc 12.5%
Tasting Notes
A fine, dry aperitif style, the extended time on lees imparts incredible complexity and texture while also capturing remarkable freshness, purity and finesse. The wine is pure and elegant with wonderful biscuity brioche and almond characters - with a poised lingering finish.