Sparkling Archives - https://delaterre.co.nz/product-category/all-wines/sparkling/ Fine wines, hand-crafted with passion Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:11:00 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://delaterre.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-de-la-terre-favicon-32x32.png Sparkling Archives - https://delaterre.co.nz/product-category/all-wines/sparkling/ 32 32 Methode Traditionnelle Blanc de Noirs 2019 https://delaterre.co.nz/product/methode-traditionnelle-blanc-de-noirs-2019/ Mon, 13 Dec 2021 01:56:42 +0000 http://delaterre.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=3709 A Methode made from Barbera grapes with distinct red-berry notes and an explosive fine mousse. A truly ‘hand-made’ wine – hand-picked grapes, hand-bottled, hand-riddled, hand-disgorged and hand-labelled. This wine has had 3 years on yeast lees.

 

 

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]]> This is an exciting approach to Methode, using a non-traditional red variety with traditional winemaking processes. Made from Barbera grapes, the similarity of structure, tannin and colour of grapes in the vineyard and glass to Pinot Noir suggested we could successfully make a Blanc de Noirs from these grapes. We didn’t know how it would turn out, but we took it on as a challenge and we are very pleased and excited with the result.

With an impeccable balance between fruit nuances, yeast, acidity and freshness, this wine has its own personality which is something de la terre always strives to create.

The wine has a slightly pink/orange tinge, reminiscent of its red grape origins, with a distinct berry fruit aroma. The palate has a really fresh, zesty attack, showing definitive but subtle and elegant red-berry notes with an explosive fine mousse. Very long finish and the bead continues on the palate right through to the finish of the wine. The berry fruit has become the hero over the yeast.

Stainless steel (primary) fermentation at elevated temperatures. Fermented (primary and in-bottle)with a special strain of Champagne yeast. 100% malo-lactic fermentation. 36 months on yeast in bottle (tirage). Riddled by hand and manually disgorged at de la terre. Zero dosage (no sugar addition) at disgorging. Estate bottled, hand-labelled, very small production of 552 bottles, individually hand-numbered.

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]]> Methode Traditionnelle Cuvée II 2023 https://delaterre.co.nz/product/methode-traditionnelle-cuvee-ii-2023/ Thu, 25 Oct 2018 03:53:25 +0000 http://delaterre.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=3082 A crisp, fresh ‘fruit-forward’ Methode with obvious yeast notes and the minerality typical of our limestone terroir. The stylistic aim was for 3 essential elements: fresh, fruit-forward, and obvious but restrained brioche/bready notes.

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]]> A very clear pale lemon colour which highlights the elegant and persistent mousse.
Fresh, clean aromas of green apple, stonefruit and citrus with obvious bready and mineral notes.
A strong flavour ‘attack ’showing a vibrant marriage of fruit and yeast influences. The firm and fresh acidity provides balance and persistence of flavour through to a long, clean finish.
Hand-picked grapes from selected low-yielding vines. Made using tradition ‘Champagne’ winemaking techniques only – no short-cuts. 24 months on yeast in bottle (tirage) ie 2 years on lees, hence Cuvée II.
Riddled by hand and manually disgorged at de la terre. Zero dosage (no sugar addition) at disgorging. Estate bottled and hand-labelled, individually hand-numbered.

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