Thalia Sparkling Reserve Cuvee NV [WP 94]

DAVE BROOKS, HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION 2024

NV sparkling from 83/17% chardonnay/pinot noir from several Tasmanian growing areas (45/35/20% Tasman Peninsula/Coal River Valley/ Huon Valley); fermented in seasoned French oak, 46 months on lees. Light straw with an energetic bead and characters of green apple and citrus fruits along with creamy, biscuity tones and hints of white flowers, fresh brioche, grilled almonds, apple pastries and soft spice. Bright with a biscuity edge, a light gingerbread note and a creamy lemon curd note on the sustained finish. 93 points.

KEN GARGETT, WINE PILOT 2024, 94 points.

The wine spent 46 months on lees and has a dosage which just exceeds 9 grams/litre.
An alluring lemon/straw colour, this is a cracking local fizz. It is quite biscuity with notes of freshly baked bread, stonefruits, citrus and smoky glacéd lemon. There is a whiff of fresh gingerbread as well. Lingering and balanced, this will provide enormous pleasure over the next four to six years