Ab Fab fizz for today: Clover Hill Cuvee Exceptionnelle Blanc de Blancs 2006 & De Bortoli Este 2006

It’s that day and, since I’m in Australia, here are two absolute Aussie beauts which have bowled me over this trip.  So just the ticket should you be out to impress!

Clover Hill Cuvee Exceptionnelle Blanc de Blancs 2006 (Tasmania)

One of the stand out wines of my week in Tasmania this is seriously classy fizz – very fine, focused, linear and bright with terrific verve and freshness.  A very persistent fine bead carries a long, beautifully complex and  controlled tight biscuity finish with hints of Calvados.

De Bortoli Este 2006 (Yarra Valley)

The artisanal hand riddled and disgorged Este could not be more different.  It’s a broader style nutty, with savoury shoulders to its bruised apple fruit.  Hazelnut, brazil and toasted sourdough flavours follow through on a flavoursome, well balanced finish.  Delicious.