Fine and complex, with aromas of lemon rind, pear and subtle brioche. The palate is rich yet precise, showing citrus, creamy texture and a delicate saline edge, finishing long and refined.

12.5% alc/vol
Dosage 2.0 g/L 
pH 3.05 
Acid 6.84 
Closure Diam 
Release Date January 2025

Made from handpicked Chardonnay grapes, gently pressed as whole bunches for purity. Naturally fermented in French oak barrels to add texture, then aged on lees in bottle for six years to develop complexity and fine bubbles. A small dosage is added at disgorgement to balance freshness and flavour.

Cool Adelaide Hills conditions allowed slow ripening, preserving acidity and finesse. Careful vineyard management and low-intervention winemaking highlight site purity and structure.

Gold Medal + 95 Points International Wine Challenge, London UK 2026
“Lively and refreshing with hints of brioche and some hazelnut aromas. Lime, stone fruit, creaminess and balanced acidity on the palate, and along finish.”

Grand Gold Mundus Vini Spring, Germany 2026

94 Points Tony Love, Wine Pilot 2025
"The Cassandra is classically 100% Dijon clone Chardonnay from the Sidewood Oakbank estate vineyards, at first fermented in French oak hogsheads for under a year before second ferment and 5-6 years maturation in bottle. Vintage conditions can have a surprising impact, sometimes prompting extrovert characters or in this case a quite subtle personality. There’s a lovely, delicate gingery note to the Chardonnay, oak showing a light touch, while a house styled tonic bitterness remains in place as well. The wine is tightly coiled at the moment, poised and inviting, acidity and flavours in balance which bodes well for a more expressive future."

Serving

Best served well chilled at 6–8°C in a tulip or sparkling wine glass. 

Ideal as an aperitif or with oysters, seafood, or creamy dishes.

Style

A refined, dry sparkling style with depth and elegance.

What is “traditional method”?
This is a sparkling wine making process where the second fermentation occurs in the bottle.  

Is this Champagne?
No, but it’s made in the same method with similar quality focus.  

Is it sweet?
No, very dry (low dosage).  

Can it age? 
Yes, it will continue to evolve with added complexity over time.