Frogmore Creek 42 Degrees South Sparkling Cuvée NV exemplifies the pristine cool climate of Tasmania — named for 42°S, the central latitude of the island, reflecting the cool-climate position in which the grapes are grown. Aromas of toasted brioche and delicate citrus with a fine, persistent bead; whole-bunch pressed to retain fruit delicacy, with 25% base wine from the previous vintage blended in for complexity and consistency. Minimal intervention winemaking under Senior Winemaker Alain Rousseau — letting the fruit do all the work. Cellar up to 5 years.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Pale straw with a fine, persistent bead — the elegant, pristine colour of a cool-climate Tasmanian sparkling cuvée crafted with minimal intervention and genuine fruit purity.
Aroma
Inviting and refined — toasted brioche leads with warmth and autolytic complexity, complemented by delicate citrus freshness. A nose of genuine Tasmanian cool-climate character and sparkling wine distinction.
Palate
Fresh, fine, and elegantly structured — delicate citrus and brioche carry through with a fine bead and clean, precise finish. Whole-bunch pressing and 25% reserve wine blending deliver consistency and complexity in equal measure. Cellar with confidence for up to 5 years.
Pairs With
Frogmore Creek 42 Degrees South Sparkling Cuvée NV pairs beautifully with fresh oysters, sashimi, soft cheeses, light cana pés, and seafood — equally superb as an apéritif or alongside a celebratory Tasmanian spread.
Whole-bunch pressed to retain fruit delicacy and purity. 25% base wine from the previous vintage is blended with the new wine to build complexity and consistency — a hallmark of the 42 Degrees South style. Minimal intervention throughout, with Senior Winemaker Alain Rousseau preferring to let the fruit do all the work.
Producer History
42 Degrees South is part of the Frogmore Creek stable — a Tasmanian producer renowned for making true Tasmanian wine with minimal intervention and a deep respect for the island’s pristine cool-climate terroir. Named for 42°S, the central latitude of Tasmania, the range reflects the cool-climate position in which the grapes are grown and the fruit-driven philosophy that defines Frogmore Creek’s approach to winemaking under Senior Winemaker Alain Rousseau.
