The creation of听Croser听is based on the belief that the right conditions听can produce a sparkling wine to rival those of Champagne.听
Based on aspect, soil, drainage, and rainfall,听鈥榙istinguished sites鈥櫶齣n the cool climate Adelaide hills听are chosen听to ensure the best expression in the wine.听
Following the same principles since 1985, minimal intervention is听used to听create this traditional method sparkling wine.听All grapes are听pruned by hand,听handpicked听into small crates, and whole bunch pressed.听
The听Croser听team consists of winemaker Mike听Mudge听and viticulturalist Mike Harms. Together, they have more than 30 years of experience.听
The听Croser听Sparkling Ros茅听Brut听is a blend of the current vintage of听Croser, combined with reserve wine from older vintages,听with each vintage adding unique qualities to the final blend.听During disgorging, Pinot Noir is combined with the dosage liqueur听to balance the wine and to enhance the pink听colour.听听听
The听Croser听Vintage Brut听2013听was disgorged in July 2016. It is made in a delicate aperitif style, which will improve with further bottle ageing.听
