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    Sparkling White NVAdelaide Hills, Chardonnay (64%) Pinot Noir (30%) Pinot Meunier (6%)

    The NameThe NameThe Pollyanna Principle is the tendency forpeople to remember pleasant times moreaccurately than unpleasant ones. Chester'smother, Pauline, was a living testament tothis truth, always looking on the bright sideof life. An eternal optimist, she was knownto family and friends alike as PollyannaPolly.

    The VintagThe VintageeThis is a non-vintage sparkling wine,indicating specific parcels are selected froma number of vintages to create a consistencyin quality from one cuvee to the next.

    The WinemakingThe WinemakingThese traditional sparkling varieties aresourced from the cool climate AdelaideHills, and are picked early to retain highnatural acidity. Small batches of lowyielding grapes are gently pressed instainless steel basket presses. Followingprimary and partial malolacticfermentation the individual parcels arebottled and inoculated with yeast and sugarto encourage a secondary fermentation. Thecuvee is fermented in the bottle to developcomplexity for approximately four years.This is a dry style sparkling with minerality,a crisp acid backbone and layers of flowers,fruits and toasty savoury nuances - perfectfor any celebration!

    The CharacterisThe CharacteristicsticsThe bouquet has touches of granny smithapples and brioche with hints of grillednuts. It has a fine bead with a creamy andvibrant mousse. The palate is dry, delicateand balanced with fresh oyster shell andlemon like acidity. There is a distinctgrapefruit pith character which is long andmineral that rounds out the complex palate.The creamy chardonnay character on thepalate adds richness and polish. The tastegrows considerably with great mineralityand complexity with poise and focus.

    Alcohol 11.7%11.7% Residual sugar 1010.5 g/L.5 g/LTitratable acid 77.7.7 pH 33..0909Chief Winemaker ChesChester Osbornter Osborn Senior Winemaker JJack Wack Waltonalton

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