{"product_id":"2026-leanganook-mountain-fizz","title":"2026 Mountain Fizz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDash Farms Vineyard, Faraday, Bendigo G.I \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper perfumed and refreshing non-disgorged sparkling grown on Leanganook granite.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClear and bright pale peach colour. Perfume of peach, orange blossom, yellow roses and spicy citrus\/Szechuan pepper aroma — super refreshing and exciting to smell. Small berry fruits of cranberry, freeze-dried raspberry, lemon, and juicy yet dry peach that is persistent. Gentle structure, very fine and persistent. Right in the pocket for summer fizz needs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom a very particular block at Dash Farm where the western side of the mountain dips to create an eastern exposition. It's a fabulous block of Syrah and one I have wanted to make something delicate from for some time. \u003cbr\u003eThe block is planted N\/S orientation, granite, 460m up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"609\" data-start=\"182\"\u003eEarly harvested when we see beautiful strawberry water, raspberry, fresh mint and rose water flavours on the vine. Extra careful whole-bunch pressing — long and slow — with only the very finest juice taken for this cuvée.\u003cbr data-end=\"410\" data-start=\"407\"\u003eFermentation begins in stainless steel before being transferred to old French puncheon for the majority and remainder of fermentation, malo and élevage on lees. Topped studiously prior to blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"885\" data-start=\"611\"\u003eWhen blending, we consider early-cut Blanc de Blanc barrels for length, complexity and a slightly more peachy fruit spectrum — the challenge being not to dull the floral and delicious fruit of the Syrah base too much. In 2026, we chose just a single barrique of Chardonnay to strike this balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"887\"\u003eBottled in-house with a traditional tirage bottling, then aged on lees in bottle, resting in our cellar prior to release.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Reddie","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":43493237555367,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack","offer_id":43493237588135,"sku":"","price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dozen","offer_id":43493237620903,"sku":"","price":399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/2066\/6279\/files\/LITTLEREDDIEWEBSTORE4231-WEB.jpg?v=1732497531","url":"https:\/\/littlereddie.com.au\/products\/2026-leanganook-mountain-fizz","provider":"Little Reddie ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}