Allan Scott Cecilia Brut Vintage 2011 $28 ★★★★
The Scott family have been making wine in Marlborough since way back in 1990, however it’s only been in recent years that their sparkling wines have really started to make a real impact, well on my palate anyway. This vintage Methode Traditionnelle is crafted from chardonnay only (as opposed to the usual blend of chardonnay and pinot noir) in a blanc de blanc style. Crisp, lemony and cashew-like aromas and mid-palate characters lead to clean, delicate oyster-shell and wet stone mineral note on the finish. It’s a quality sparkling wine indeed. www.allanscott.com
