2016 Sittella Wines Marie Christien Lugten Grand Vintage, Pemberton

60/40% pinot noir/chardonnay. Matured in tank and barrel for texture and complexity. Left 5 years on lees and 4 years under

Diam. 7g/L RS. This is, and always has been a powerful, muscular wine that speaks of structure and shape – a wine of substance. This is one of the best releases of this wine to date, perhaps the very best, due to the fact that all elements are balanced – it’s a highoctane wine in sparkling terms, but a brilliant version of that. Fresh, nutty, savoury, layered. It’s classy. 250 dozen. EL 12.5% alc. RRP $50 / Drink 2022–2028 / Sittella Wines www.sittella.com.au