d'Arenberg The Socialites Pollyanna Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Meunier NV x 12

 Pollyanna  Sparkling White NV
 Adelaide Hills, Chardonnay (86%) Pinot Noir (12%) Pinot Meunier (2%)
 The Name
 The Pollyanna Principle is the tendency for 
people to remember pleasant times more 
accurately than unpleasant ones. 
Chester’s mother, Pauline, was a living 
testament to this truth, always looking on 
the bright side of life. An eternal optimist, 
she was known to family and friends alike as 
Pollyanna Polly. 
The Winemaking
 These traditional sparkling varieties are 
sourced from the cool climate Adelaide 
Hills, and are picked early to retain high 
natural acidity. Small batches of these 
low yielding grapes are gently pressed in 
stainless steel basket presses. 
Following primary and partial malolactic 
fermentation the individual parcels are 
bottled and inoculated with yeast and sugar 
to encourage a secondary fermentation. The 
cuvee is fermented in the bottle to develop 
complexity for approximately four years. 
This is a dry style sparkling with minerality, 
a crisp acid backbone and layers of flowers, 
fruits and toasty savoury nuances - perfect 
for any celebration!
 Residual sugar
 pH
 6.1 g/L
 3.03
 The Characteristics
 Attention to every detail. On the nose the 
wine is a bit shy but extremely elegant. 
Waves of marzipan, biscuit and brioche 
flow over a citrusy layer of pear, green apple 
and lemon curd. On the palate is where all 
the magic happens. Chardonnay welcomes 
you with freshness and complexity, the 
spicy depth comes with Pinot Noir and 
Pinot  Meunier brings softness to the blend. 
The palate is pleasant and dry. Fresh apple 
and pear melts away in vanilla custard and 
brioche flavours. The use of reserve wine 
(wine from different vintages) is evident 
by the marvellous texture, silk and creamy 
body. All lifted by a well balanced acidity and 
lingering finish.