First Choice Catalogue - 16/03-11/05/2021 (Page 9)

behind the drop + > sparkling wine specialists chandon have a uniquely australian connection - and it is quite literally right under our noses perfect bubbles noonvho unique blend of french tradition with located in victoria's yarra valley for winery's methode traditionnelle sparkling wines and cool climate still wines since 2012 - an occupation it seems he was destined to find brut avalli how did you get into winemaking? my dad had a hobby vineyard in the 1980s on to work summer holidays in vineyards down there with a vineyard contractor - we even came up to the yarra valley in 1988 and installed the irrigation in the newly planted chandon vineyard! at the time i had no idea i'd wine science at wagga and never looked back seeing the fruit before picking and the winery cellar smells amazing during the fermentation chandon has a french heritage but remains proudly australian use many of the methods they have taught us what's your favourite time of year? chandon winemaking director dan buckle how does victoria's yarra valley refine the taste of chandon? the yarra valley is a wonderful place to make elevations and soils gives us terrific diversity making wine at chandon is all about blending grapes - the three classic champagne varieties many different flavours and aromas chandon anything new on the horizon for chandon? we have a really exciting new-look packaging will really give the bottles a sense of quality chandon nv rosé chandon nv sparkling brut chandon vintage brut sparkling generous primary fruit characters and the this a joy to drink elegant aperitif-style noir adding an extra layer of complexity fresh and creamy with incredible length and finesse surface area to allow the aroma and bouquet firstchoiceliquor.com.au