Swift Cuvee Brut, Orange

#14 Curent as at 1.12.2024. Whilst we endeavour to advertise the correct release, they can change without warning.

53/32/15% pinot noir/chardonnay/pinot meunier based on the 2017 vintage with 14% reserve wines. Disgorged in October 2018; 4g/L dosage and 72 months lees ageing. White peach, pomelo skin and nashi pear. Cider apples, cherry blossoms and crushed chalk. Calippo-like freshness. Mouth-watering acidity with a wash of white stone minerality and sea spray. Plenty of tension and precision here, with a real pureness to the orchard fruit.
 
96 points Special Value Shanteh Wale winecompanion.com.au

The Cuvée is usually chardonnay dominant but embraces the complexity that pinot noir and reserve wines can bring to the blend. Long lees ageing (approx 60 months) adds richness. Low dosage enables greater purity and expressiveness. Source from a single vineyard with 2 different chardonnay blocks and 2 different pinot noir blocks, all hand harvested, whole bunch pressed, fermented & matured separately until blending. MLF is minimal to preserve acidity and freshness. 

Swift Cuvée Brut from Orange is a sparkling wine that embodies the elegance and finesse of cool-climate viticulture. Produced by Printhie Wines, a family-owned winery renowned for its high-altitude vineyards and meticulous craftsmanship, this sparkling wine is made in the traditional method, reflecting the unique terroir of Orange, New South Wales.

This wine sparkles with a bright golden hue and fine, persistent bubbles. The nose is fresh and inviting, with aromas of green apple, lemon zest, and white peach, complemented by hints of brioche and roasted almonds. On the palate, it is vibrant and complex, offering crisp citrus and stone fruit flavors, a creamy texture, and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Swift Cuvée Brut pairs beautifully with freshly shucked oysters, prawn cocktails, or grilled asparagus with hollandaise sauce. Its balance of freshness and depth makes it perfect for celebrations or sophisticated dining.