A bottle of sparkling wine from Australia has been crowned the best in the world, beating drops from all around the globe. The House Of Arras E. Carr Late Disgorged has won the 'Top Sparkling Wine in Decanter's Wine of the Year Tasting' - a tasting panel managed by one of the world's leading and most influential wine publications. The bottle, made in Tasmania , took out the top spot in the Decanter Magazine Top wines of the year after earning a stellar 96 points. Carr Late Disgorged has won the 'Top Sparkling Wine in Decanter's Wine of the Year Tasting' - a tasting panel managed by one of the world's leading wine publications.
The wines that make the prestigious list every year are subject to a rigorous tasting process in order to crown the winners. Carr Late Disgorged judged alongside some of the best sparkling wines from across the globe,' House of Arras chief winemaker Ed Carr said.
The bottle, made in Tasmania, took out the top spot in the Decanter Magazine Top wines of the year after earning a stellar 96 points. Made from the noble grape varieties of prestige sparkling wine, sourced from the cold climate Tasmanian vineyards, the wine offers all the 'elegance, power and vibrancy'. Made from the noble grape varieties of prestige sparkling wine, sourced from the cold climate Tasmanian vineyards, the wine offers all the 'elegance, power and vibrancy' that are the 'hallmarks of world class premium sparkling wine'.
A mix of 69 per cent Chardonnay and 31 per cent Pinot Noir, the drop has spent an incredible 13 years on tirage, taking Australian sparkling to a level of texture and complexity that other producers rarely achieve.
Wine aficionados have shared glowing reviews about the wine online, with many declaring it's the best sparking on the market. And another added: 'While above my normal price range I finally succumbed and bought a couple of bottles for a special occasion.
