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Lansdowne 'It's Not My Fault I Like Bubbles' Sparkling Pinot Noir NV
Grape Type Pronunciation: "spark-ah-ling" "row-say"
Primary flavours
Lemon Curd
Raspberry
Strawberry
Biscuit
Creamy
Lemon Rind
Details
From some of the slowest growing vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, this wine has a characterful voice of its own. Fresh and savoury aromatics of rose petals, strawberry and vanilla. The palate is smooth with a creamy and persistent effervescence which make this sparkling rosé deliciously contemplative. Minimal intervention winemaking practices showcase the fruit and flavours behind the bubbles in it a pure and lively light.

Though Lansdowne vineyards' home to the slowest growing vines in Adelaide Hills, it's certainly never a dull moment for the young hustling family behind it, Eliza and Tass ('Tosh')! This Young Gun duo is making some tremendously exciting small-batch minimal intervention production that are turning heads to the Hills in hope of tasting their hard-to-get-your-hands-on wines. The vineyard is perched up 350 meters in the Forreston Valley where it experiences a Mediterranean climate with cool wet winters and warm dry summers that linger into long stretched autumns. Stunning early sunsets over the vineyards and cool air pooled in the valley under the starry skies make for an ideal temperature fluctuation (diurnal swing) which ensures the grapes ripen slow and steady; a prerequisite for the kind of flavour complexity and elegance we see in the wines from Lansdowne. Eliza and Tosh believe in the importance of sustainability and transparency in their wine which means they take a full-love, but hands-off approach to make sure their wines sing in the same key as their unique roots.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Adelaide Hills
country
Australia
Grape type
Sparkling Rosé
Wine Maker
Lansdowne
Alcohol
12%
Vintage
NV
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Low Preservative
State
SA
Pairing guide
Ooh, this sparkler from Lansdowne is a real smooth and savoury delight to the senses, and it’s going to become a firm favourite with those looking for an exciting new wine to serve at the table or on the patio. The beautiful blushing colour of this wine gives you a clue as to what to expect - and it’s going to match up beautifully with creamy and flavourful dishes like soft cheeses, light pasta dishes, and anything combining cherry tomatoes, herbs, and good quality crusty bread. It’s also a winner with pates, terrines, and grilled meat salads, and will even pair nicely with duck and pork dishes, too.
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Food
Tuna Steak
Antipasti
Prawns
Salads
Tastes
Crisp
Tangy
Moods
Seasons
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Adelaide Hills, Australia
The Adelaide Hills wine region, located in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges of South Australia is characterised by its high altitude, cool climate, and diverse soils, which all contribute to the unique terroir that produces elegant, complex, and expressive wines. The region's altitude ranges from 400 to 700 meters above sea level, creating a cooler climate than other wine regions in South Australia. The cool temperatures slow down the ripening process of the grapes, resulting in wines with high acidity, delicate aromatics, and elegant flavours. Top sub-regions are Lenswood, Piccadilly Valley, and Basket Range, each with unique microclimates and diverse soil types that produce singular wine styles, the highlights are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and a whole lot more!
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