Tussock Jumper Cava Brut Reserva (75cl, 11.5%)

A traditional-method sparkling wine from Penedès, Catalonia, Spain, made from Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. Produced and bottled at source, it uses secondary fermentation in bottle, and the Reserva classification requires at least 15 months on lees. Macabeo brings floral aromatics, Xarel-lo body and structure, and Parellada acidity and finesse. The aroma shows spiced pear, baked apple, brioche-yeast notes, almond cream and lemon zest. The palate is crisp with green apple and pear skin, then full and fleshy, with baked apple tart, nutmeg, almond pastry, white peach and orchard fruit. The finish is medium, dry and mineral, with citrus peel and green almond.