2021 Sparkling Chardonnay "Blanc de Blanc" - 6 bottles
Ray Jordan Wine Review 2025 - 90 points
An impressive sparkling wine from the Blackwood Valley. Attractive aromas of light brioche and lemon rind with a little subtle yeasty character. The palate is fine and persistent extending to a long finish. This is a brut style wine that would be an ideal aperitif with its lively fresh acidity.
The Whimwood 2021 Sparkling Brut was made from Chardonnay grown on the Whimwood Estate vineyard in the beautiful Blackwood Valley. The grapes were handpicked in the cool of the morning then transported to the winery for processing. The grapes were lightly pressed to a small tank where the juice was chilled to below 10 Celsius overnight then racked to the fermenting tank. The juice was allowed to rise in temperature naturally then ferment naturally until dry. The crisp fresh wine was then tiraged where the wine is bottled with sugar and yeast to referment again until dry. This provides the sparkle. After 27 months the bottles were disgorged which removes the cap and it's replaced with a cork.
This sparkling wine has aromas of fresh Brioche with some zesty citrus and pear overtones, a fine bead and flavours of pear with a gentle citrus tang! Drink from now or until the party is over! Cheers!