FITZ Brut 2016 (65 Months on Lees)
The ever changing 2016 vintage which started hot, went cool, got wet in July, then hot again but still had everything ready for harvest by Labour Day. As a result, we had interesting ripeness in fruit with high natural acidity.
The Fitz Brut is made using the traditional method from 100% estate grown grapes from Greata Ranch Vineyard.
A small amout of the 2016 vintage was left on lees for an extra 24 + months resulting in a richness and complexity in the wine. The 2016 Fitz Brut Extra Lees has a subtle bouquet of red apple and pear with brioche notes. A crisp, textural mouth feel with good mid palate weight and a soft finish. A very special sparkling.
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Wine Specs
Aging
A minimum of 65 months on lees in bottle.
Fermentation
Primary in stainless steel. Secondary in bottle.
Residual Sugar
6.3 g/L
Alcohol %
12
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
A richer, riper fruitier style than any of our previous Fitz Bruts. Red apple nose with a plush approachable mouthfeel and upfront bubble. Almond brioche is present throughout with a nice lemon rind finish.
Vineyard Notes
Soil Types: Ratnip and Greata.
Production Notes
66% Chardonnay
26% Pinot Noir
6% Pinot Blanc
2% Meunier
Food Pairing Notes
Salmon gravlax, a few capers, maybe some pickled red onion.