On the Fly 2025 Sparkling – NEW RELEASE

On the Fly 2025 Sparkling – NEW RELEASE

$32.00 Sale

"Cold-climate Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay thrive in Tumbarumba, producing sparkling wines that are crisp, fresh and pure. We believe great wine is grown in the vineyard, and our focus is on careful, hands-on vine management to bring out the best in each season. The reward for many hours spent amongst the vines is high-quality fruit, crafted into a well-balanced, easy-to-drink sparkling wine."

 

Vineyard:
Single vineyard Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay from Mount Tumbarumba Vineyard

Harvested:
Hand picked – 20 February 2025

Bottled:
November 2025

Production:
278 dozen bottles

Alcohol:
12.4% alc/vol

Appearance

Pale yellow with fine, persistent bubbles.

Nose

Green apple, ripe strawberry and a fresh citrus lift.

Palate

Fresh and fruit-forward with a refreshing dry finish. A lovely viscous mouthfeel balanced by cleansing, cool-climate acidity.

What the winemaker, Alex McKay, did

The base wine was made using only free-run juice, with pressings kept aside for another wine. The juice was  fermented primarily in stainless steel, with minimal oak influence to preserve purity of fruit. Full malolactic maturation softened the natural acidity and built texture.

The wine was then finished using the Charmat method, with a second fermentation carried out in tank prior to bottling. This approach enhances freshness, bright fruit flavours and a fine, lively bead — giving the wine its effortless charm and easy appeal. The final stage of production was completed by Peterson House in the Hunter Valley.

What the wine says

“I’m ready for any occasion that calls for bubbles.”

What others are saying

“WOW! OMG, so good.”

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