Swift Cuvee Brut, Orange

51/49% pinot noir/chardonnay. Based on the '19 vintage with the addition of 14% reserve wines. 60 months on lees. Disgorged October '24 with 4.5g/L dosage. White peach, lemon skin and cider apples. Orange blossom, honeysuckle and yellow plum. A dancing bead of fine bubble and some richness from ripe fruit intermingling with dosage. The palate is left with bright peachy notes and lingering acidity. A squeaky-clean wine with a subtle touch of frozen yoghurt creaminess and proofing dough from yeast autolysis.

95 points 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.