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SMALL PARCELS FIZZ 2012 Traditional method, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand |
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
KIM CRAWFORD |
Forward medium straw colour. Slightly spicy, honeyed, ripe apple puree nose with some hints of minerality and a very faint touch of toast. Very dry, medium-light bodied, tangy, bright, slightly tart, lemon-apple-melon flavours with a crisp, very effervescent finish. Has 12% alcohol and 9 g/L residual sugar with lot number L3067. The 2012 (**/**+) was released on March 18, 2017 at $29.95. |
CSPC |
381236 |
Type |
Sparkling Wine |
Agent |
Art Can |
Country |
New Zealand |
Region |
Marlborough |
Rating |
**/**+(88 points) Bright, Spicy, Effervescent |
LCBO Note |
Status |
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TASTING NOTE: As if on cue the 2012 Small Parcels sparkling (Brut) delves even deeper into the autolysis of Marlborough capability. The combination of chardonnay and pinot noir comes into a hyperbole state as compared to 2011, arid, dusty and striking with fierce arrows of acidity. The lemon-lime structure is vehement and aggressive, followed by more dry as the desert compression in the intensity of toasty flavour. Just like a zero dosage Champagne will do, this takes both breath and saliva away. Wait a year and the find something fatty and delicious to pair alongside. Drink 2018-2022. Score - 90 (Michael Godel, winealign.com, March 9, 2017) |
Price |
$ 29.95 |
Bottle Size |
750 mL |
Tasting Date |
vintages release - July 7, 2018 |
Cases bought |
151 (6 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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