Domenica - 2025 Chenin Blanc region_Western Victoria Elegant bubbles

Elegant bubbles

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James pushes the limits of picking dates and fermentation techniques to fully exploit the “wackiness and magic juju” that Arneis can express

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Domenica - 2025 Chenin Blanc region_Western Victoria Elegant bubblesThe 13 rows of Chenin Blanc were recently grafted onto vines planted in 2006. These are the closest vines to our winery on a south east facing slope of about acre. There was minimal irrigation in 2025. A complex wine, with aromas of lemon zest and baking spices. Perfumed wild jasmine, snow pea tendril, delicate hints of candied peel and lemon curd. There are notes of wet rocks and native blossom. Medium bodied and with great textural interest. Taut,