{"product_id":"2006-house-of-arras-e-j-carr-special-release-late-disgorged-sparkling-750ml-gift-box","title":"2006 House of Arras E J Carr Special Release Late Disgorged Sparkling 750ml Gift Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGift Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a premium gift box, this highly collectable release celebrates the 30th anniversary of House of Arras and Chief Winemaker Ed Carr’s extraordinary contribution to Australian sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2006 E.J. Carr Special Release Late Disgorged is an exceptionally rare Tasmanian traditional-method sparkling wine, limited to just 1,566 individually numbered bottles. Created from 66% Chardonnay and 34% Pinot Noir, it underwent an extraordinary 16 years and 10 months of maturation on lees before disgorgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAwarded 98 points by both Halliday Wine Companion and Nick Ryan, this landmark Australian sparkling has also collected the Chairman’s Trophy at The Champagne \u0026amp; Sparkling Wine World Championships and the Australian Sparkling Trophy at the International Wine Challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial House of Arras 30th Anniversary release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to 1,566 individually numbered bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 years and 10 months on lees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e98 points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e98 points – Nick Ryan, The Weekend Australian Top 100 Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96 points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChairman’s Trophy – The Champagne \u0026amp; Sparkling Wine World Championships 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian Sparkling Trophy – International Wine Challenge 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple international Gold Medals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium gift-box presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e30th Anniversary Limited Release\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1995 under the direction of pioneering Chief Winemaker Ed Carr, House of Arras has helped redefine the potential of Australian sparkling wine. This special release recognises three decades of meticulous traditional-method winemaking and extended lees maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow-gold with a light green edge and a very fine, persistent bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBouquet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassical lemon curd and marzipan intertwine with fresh brioche, field mushroom, truffle and caramelised walnuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant and refined, with lemon curd, roasted almond and nougat supported by underlying yeasty and crème brûlée characters. The very low dosage accentuates the wine’s vivacity and fruit purity, while its extended tirage contributes exceptional depth, harmony and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from cool-climate vineyards across Tasmania’s Derwent Valley, East Coast, Coal River Valley and Tamar Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by the traditional method and matured on lees for more than 16 years before its late disgorgement. This extended ageing develops the wine’s fine mousse, creamy texture and complex tertiary characters while preserving freshness and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eA world-class Australian sparkling wine with a mind boggling 16 years and 10 months on lees.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Nick Ryan, The Weekend Australian Top 100 Wines 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eMight just be the best Australian fizz ever released.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eA very attractive aged drop for those who appreciate mature sparkling wines.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChairman’s Trophy\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Champagne \u0026amp; Sparkling Wine World Championships 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Champagne \u0026amp; Sparkling Wine World Championships 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e – International Wine Challenge 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e – Sommeliers Choice Awards 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Sparkling Trophy\u003c\/strong\u003e – International Wine Challenge 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e – International Wine Challenge 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Champagne \u0026amp; Sparkling Wine World Championships 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e – International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Champagne \u0026amp; Sparkling Wine World Championships 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAward Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Wine Challenge 2024:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature wine showing beautiful candied lemon peel, waxy texture and delicate yet intense classical cool-climate expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Wine Challenge 2022:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden in colour, with roasted chestnuts, oyster shell and white stone fruit. 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