Tuesday Blind Tastings

Grant Burge Sparkling Pinot Noir, Chardonnay NV

Adelaide Hills, Australia

Price: $24

Rating: 91

Source: 1st Choice

Description: A deep colour with clean crisp fruit on the nose. A mouth filling wine with Pinot noir fruit seemingly dominant on the palate.

Tasting date: 29 December 2015

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