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The Drives Sparkling NV

The Drives Sparkling NV

The Drives Sparkling NV

Overview

Overview

The Drives refers to the labyrinth of excavated tunnels stretching beneath the Seppelt Winery, where generations of wines have slowly matured since 1868.

Composed of an elegant combination of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this delicate sparkling wine exhibits refreshing fruit characters supported by subtle yeast characters and refreshing acid.

Varietal Sparkling
Vintage Non Vintage
Country Australia
Region South East Australia
Volume 750 mL
Closure Crown Seal
Alc/Vol 11%
Peak Drinking Enjoy Now
Winemaker Adam Carnaby

Food Pairing

Food Pairing

Cheese
Spicy Food

Taste Description

Taste Description

Nose

Strawberries and cream, with hints of brown sugar and lime.

Flavours and Palate

Crisp and elegant, yet creamy. Citrus, rockmelon and warm, buttered toast.

Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking

Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking

South East Australia

This viticultural ‘super zone’ covering almost one third of Australia is a showcase of diversity in varieties, terroir and style. The so-called engine room of the Aussie industry, the best fruit converges for single varietal and blends for all palates.

Adam Carnaby - Seppelt Winemaker

As a Hospitality Manager at Melbourne’s Hilton Hotel, Adam’s affinity for the wine industry became so apparent that he enrolled in a Bachelor of Wine Science degree at Charles Sturt University, graduating in 2003. In 2001 he was appointed Assistant Winemaker at Yering Station in the Yarra Valley where he remained for five years, gaining vintage experience in Burgundy in-between. Then in 2007 he moved to Margaret River to be a Winemaker at Xanadu Wines for a further five years. These days Adam proudly dons two winemaking hats, creating outstanding cool climate wines from across Victoria: in 2011 he commenced as Seppelt Winemaker and in 2016 added the responsibilities of being Winemaker for T’Gallant. He relishes the challenge of being in charge of two great Australian wine producers – Seppelt with its 165 year history and focus on cool climate sparkling, Shiraz, Chardonnay and Riesling from the Grampians, Heathcote and Henty regions; and the more eccentric T’Gallant, pioneers of Pinot Grigio and Gris in Australia based in the Mornington Peninsula.