NV A By Arras Tasmania Premium Cuvée, House of Arras

• Style: Dry, complex, mineral-driven sparkling
• Taste: Brioche, citrus, oyster minerality, lychee, mushroom
• Food: Seared scallops, oysters, soft-shell crab
• Occasion: Sunday Lunch, Date Night
• Serve: Chilled, 8–10°C
• ABV: 13%

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Pale gold with straw undertones, this cuvée unfolds with forest-floor earthiness and brioche depth, rounded by nougat and exotic spice. On the palate, lychee and sautéed mushroom character meet a mineral oyster-shell finish with whispers of natural yoghurt creaminess. Brisk acidity keeps it dancing; extended lees-ageing delivers the richness and persistence that mark genuine depth rather than throwaway fizz.

The Winery — House of Arras

Ed Carr has led Arras since 1998, pioneering Tasmania's sparkling potential when few others saw it. Recognised by James Halliday as Australia's greatest sparkling winemaker and awarded IWC Sparkling Winemaker of the Year in 2024, Carr is a zealous believer in extended bottle maturation. He insists on a minimum of six years lees-ageing before disgorgement—much to his accountants' dismay. This cuvée, drawn from select parcels across Pipers River, Derwent Valley and Tamar Valley, benefits from Tasmania's cool maritime climate and its slow, consistent ripening. Made by transfer method and aged on lees for at least three years before disgorgement, then a further six months in bottle, it sits among the finest expressions in the range.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is the bottle to reach for when you want something alive in the glass—precise, refined, and built on acidity and bottle maturation rather than artifice. Pair it with seared scallops, fresh oysters, or soft-shell crab to hear the wine truly sing. The balance between freshness and weight makes it equally at home on a Sunday lunch table or an intimate date night. Serve chilled to 8–10°C. If you're exploring Australia's cool-climate fizz, discover other Pinot Noir wines in our range, or browse the rest of our Australia selection.