Henskens Rankin Traditional Method Vintage Brut 2014 750ml

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Henskens Rankin Traditional Method Vintage Brut 2014 is a serious, small-production Tasmanian sparkling wine made for drinkers who appreciate the complexity and precision of traditionally made Champagne.

Produced from Tasmania’s cool-climate fruit and made entirely by the traditional method, the 2014 has benefited from extensive maturation on its lees, developing the kind of autolytic complexity more commonly associated with mature vintage Champagne. That extended aging brings layers of brioche, toasted nuts and pastry alongside the naturally bright fruit and acidity of Tasmania.

The palate is finely structured and beautifully evolved, with citrus, crisp apple and subtle stone fruit giving way to toast, hazelnut and savory lees-derived notes. A fine, persistent mousse and vibrant acidity keep the wine fresh and energetic, while the long bottle maturation contributes impressive texture, depth and length.

For Champagne drinkers, this is a particularly compelling bottle: mature, complex and traditionally made, yet with the distinctive purity and cool-climate tension that has established Tasmania among the world's most exciting regions for sparkling wine. A fascinating alternative to vintage Champagne and a superb example of how well serious Tasmanian sparkling wine can age.