A Tasmanian wine has been named the ‘best in the world’ at the annual Global Fine Wine Challenge, but indulging in it will come with a premium price-tag.
Pirie Late Disgorged Sparkling 2011 was this week honoured with both ‘Wine of the Show’ and ‘Sparkling Wine of the Show’ titles at the world’s most exclusive wine event.
The wine is made using premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes from the Brown Family Wines Tamar Valley vineyard in the north of the state and will set you back around $145 per bottle.
One of the judges and seasoned wine professional Toni Patterson awarded it an impressive 97 out of 100 points, describing it as: “Bright, fresh and zippy. Fresh lemon. Cracked wheat. Gorgeous brioche flavours. I love the length and energy of this wine.”
Pirie’s Senior Winemaker Tom Wallace said the team were ‘so excited’ about winning both awards, especially against some of the finest wines worldwide.
“It really is a great tribute to everyone involved in producing this wine; from the growers to our team in the winery, with Tasmania once again proving its quality on the world stage,” he said.
Participation in this elite competition is by invitation only, with current competitors including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States and South Africa.
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