Barringwood Tasmanian Cuvée

Aroma: Bright citrus, subtle strawberry, apple toast, and straw.

Palate: Crisp citrus acidity with a balanced, complex palate, hints of strawberry and toast.

Finish: Refreshing with a fine, persistent bead and lingering crispness.

Barringwood’s Non-vintage cuvee was crafted with handpicked fruit from our Evandale vineyard located at the southern end of the Tamar Valley. It is a blend of Chardonnay 58%, Pinot Noir 41% and Pinot Meunier 1%, based on 2021 vintage.

Grapes were whole bunch-pressed to tank for primary fermentation, then underwent malolactic fermentation (100%) and batonnage to develop texture and mouth feel.  The base wine was then bottled with a yeast addition and the secondary (bubble generating) fermentation completed under crown seal.  After a minimum of 18 months lees aging each bottle was riddled, disgorged and dosaged.

Along with our original vineyard in Lower Barrington, Barringwood has planted two new vineyards in Evandale and Cranbrook.

All our vineyard operations focus on producing low yields of premium grapes and believe that the key to achieving this is an unwavering attention to detail. Our vines are trained on a combination of vertical shoot positioned (VSP) trellising and a modified Scott Henry, which we began trialling in 2014. We hand prune and hand pick and use minimal drip irrigation. We employ preventative management strategies for pests and diseases to minimise the use of chemical.

91 Points Halliday Wine Companion