The mature Pinot Noir's complex flavours of the raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, violets, game, compost, all spice, tobacco and hay, coupled with its silky, velvety texture, that is so captivating. Pinot Noir is the most precocious of the fine wine grapes to grow and vinfy. Relatively low in tannin and acidity, it needs a cool climate. his is then combined with Chardonnay which should be well balanced, without excessive oak, residual sweetness or alcohol. Australian sparkling chardonnay's value finesse, flavour persistence and complexity, the last being one of chardonnay's key assets. An easy going kind of grape, the Chardonnay seems to want to please everyone.