{"product_id":"2017-house-of-arras-grand-vintage-sparkling-750ml-gift-box","title":"2017 House of Arras Grand Vintage Sparkling 750ml Gift Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwarded the Australian Sparkling Trophy at the 2026 International Wine Challenge, 98 points by The Real Review and 96 points by Halliday Wine Companion, the 2017 House of Arras Grand Vintage is one of Australia’s most distinguished vintage sparkling wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade from 69% Chardonnay and 31% Pinot Noir, it spent six years in tirage. Extended lees maturation has created remarkable richness, complexity and creamy texture, while a very low dosage preserves its mineral freshness, precise acidity and elegant Brut Nature style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian Sparkling Trophy – International Wine Challenge 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e98 points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96 points – Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Medal – International Wine Challenge 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Medal – International Wine Challenge 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Medal – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix years in tirage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional-method Tasmanian sparkling wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended drinking window: 2025–2040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHouse of Arras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1995, House of Arras and pioneering Chief Winemaker Ed Carr have helped redefine the standard of Australian sparkling wine. Premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are sourced from Tasmania’s finest cool-climate vineyards and crafted using traditional-method winemaking with extended maturation on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHouse of Arras is internationally recognised for sparkling wines of exceptional precision, purity, creamy effervescence and distinctive Tasmanian character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight to medium straw with a green-gold edge and a very fine, persistent bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBouquet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh grapefruit and lemon are joined by oyster shell, roasted almond, freshly baked brioche and a subtle earthy complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sparkling wine of impressive complexity, richness and tension. Lemon curd, honeycomb, nougat and crème brûlée build generous mid-palate volume, balanced by fine persistent effervescence and crisp acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA delicate saline character enhances the wine’s elegant structure, while the low dosage highlights its mineral freshness. The finish is dry, harmonious and exceptionally long, with lingering citrus, toasted nuts and subtle savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit was sourced from premium cool-climate vineyards across Tasmania’s Derwent Valley, East Coast, Coal River Valley, Pipers River and Tamar Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from 69% Chardonnay and 31% Pinot Noir using the traditional method. Secondary fermentation took place in bottle, followed by six years of maturation on lees to develop a fine mousse and layered brioche, nougat and roasted-nut complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA dosage of only 2.8 g\/L preserves the wine’s purity, mineral definition and naturally fresh Brut Nature expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eA seriously smart sparkling wine, ageing slowly and gracefully.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eFinely bubbled, with an expressive swell of grapefruit, lemon, apple and poached pear fruits.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Sparkling Trophy\u003c\/strong\u003e – International Wine Challenge 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e – International Wine Challenge 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e – National Wine Show of Australia 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e – International Wine Challenge 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Champagne \u0026amp; Sparkling Wine World Championships 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e – Royal Queensland Awards 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAward Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Wine Challenge 2026:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lively and refined, with a subtle creamy undercurrent beneath citrus fruit and toasted complexity. Assured, stylish and finely detailed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Wine Challenge 2025:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oatmeal, lemon and greengage with a structured, focused and linear palate. An immensely satisfying wine with star quality and excellent ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e House of Arras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tasmania, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e 69% Chardonnay, 31% Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Vintage Brut Nature Sparkling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTirage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025–2040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe well chilled with oysters, fish carpaccio, smoked salmon, tuna, lobster, sea bass, roast chicken, mushroom dishes or mature cheeses. 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