Variety: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir
Region: 50% Marlborough, 50% Central Otago
Philosophy: Freefall wines take inspiration from New Zealand’s
adventurous spirit and are best enjoyed following the conquering of your own
personal challenge!
Winemaking: 3 years in the making – Good Bubbles are worth waiting
for! The fruit was whole bunch pressed, fully barrel fermented, given a 100%
malo-lactic fermentation and left on gross lees. This wine has a combination of
fruit from different vintages and underwent tirage in March 2007 then finally
disgorged in July 2008.
Tasting Notes: With a fine bead and a great expression of new world
sparkling wine, the Freefall Bubbles is cleansing, refreshing and invigorating.
Designed to excite and satisfy the Chardonnay gives the front palate structure
with butterscotch and Braeburn apple notes while also adding fruit weight and
creaminess to the mid palate. The Pinot Noir provides subtle berry characters
delivering a bubbly that is upbeat, stylish and a pleasure to have in your
glass. Freefall Bubbles - celebrate in style.
Food Match: West Coast white-bait fritter on white baguette with
lemon aioli and rock salt
Where to Drink: Find your own reason to celebrate success and enjoy
Freefall Bubbles. Can be enjoyed on its own or with food, where to drink this
wine is with friends.
Cellaring: Drinking superbly now and will develop toasty notes in
the next 9-12 months and will keep developing for the next 2-3 years in bottle.
Technicals: Alcohol: 13.0% Bubble Count: 15,786,523 bubbles/bottle
Bottling Date: 14th July 2008
Winemaker: Alan
McWilliams