FITZ Brut 2020
The 2020 Fitz Brut is made using traditional methods from 100% estate grown grapes from Greata Ranch. Predominantly Chardonnay backed with Pinot Noir and Meunier. Aged in bottle for a minimum of 24 months on lees.
Bright aromas of citrus, lightly toasted bread with a hint of spice. The palate shows Macintosh apple, pear and stonefruit. Dry, refreshing and textural with medium body and length. Bright bubbles and acidity on the palate finishes with light notes of lemon and honey.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Aging
A minimum of 24 months on lees in bottle.
Fermentation
stainless steel. Secondary in bottle.
Residual Sugar
6.6g/L
Alcohol %
12.4
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2018 Fitz Brut is made using traditional methods from
100% estate grown grapes from Greata Ranch Vineyard.
Predominantly Chardonnay backed with Pinot Noir and
Meunier. The Fitz Brut is normally aged in bottle for a minimum
of 24 months on lees, however the 2018 Brut has aged in bottle
for a minimum of 36 months of lees.
Aromatics of Asian pear with lemon peel and a hint of brioche.
Fine steady bubbles with a palate of crunchy stonefruit and
crisp red apple acidity that brings depth and body. A nice
balance of bright acidity and sweetness that holds a focused
refreshing length.
Vineyard Notes
Soil Types: Ratnip and Greata.
Production Notes
73 % Chardonnay
25 % Pinot Noir
2 % Meunier
Food Pairing Notes
Salmon gravlax, a few capers, maybe some pickled red onion.