Sparkling 2022 - Méthode Traditionnelle

BACKGROUND  

At Simon Tolley Wines we are firm believers that great wine is made in the 
vineyard. To this end no stone is unturned to grow the best quality fruit we can 
on our family vineyard at Woodside in the Adelaide Hills. To grow the best fruit, 
you need to select not only the right site but also the right clone to deliver the 
results that you want to achieve in the finished wine. The Pinot Noir is clone 
MV6 which is one of the most highly rated Pinot Noir clones and was first 
registered in Australia in 1974. Small berries and bunches, rarely over-crops, 
later ripening. This is a versatile clone particularly for rosé but also for 
sparkling and table wines. The Chardonnay clone is I10V1 which shows 
great purity of fruit and tends to have larger berries and big canopies. 

HARVEST  

Estate-grown grapes were hand-picked at 10.5 –11 degrees Baume with a varietal 
blend of 50% Pinot Noir (MV6) and 50% Chardonnay (I10V1). Pinot Noir grapes 
were from the Cellar Door vineyard and Chardonnay from the family vineyard on 
the neighboring block. An outstanding growing season with cool nights and mild 
days providing exceptional fruit quality.  

WINEMAKING 

Made following traditional champagne method techniques of second 
fermentation in the bottle. The wine rested on the lees in bottle for 26 months 
before being disgorged in June 2025. 

CHARACTER 

This outstanding sparkling wine holds aromas of strawberries and lemon curd 
with notes of red apple and grapefruit. Hints of toasted brioche gives this wine a 
lovely, rounded mouthfeel.  

RELEASE DATE 19/07/2025 
ALCOHOL 13% alc/vol