This festive season, raise a glass to Australian ingenuity with Pirie Sparkling, a Tasmanian gem that last week triumphed at the 2024 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards. Pirie NV was awarded a Gold Medal while Pirie Vintage 2020 shone brightly, receiving both a Gold Medal and a prestigious Trophy.
This Christmas, make it a truly Australian celebration with a bottle of award-winning local sparkling. Pirie Senior Winemaker Tom Wallace believes that Pirie offers a compelling alternative to Champagne.
“Pirie is made from 100% Tasmanian grapes from our vineyard in the Tamar Valley. Our cool climate produces grapes with incredible acidity, giving the wines a unique tension and persistence that forms the backbone for excellent sparkling wine.”
Wallace is passionate about crafting exceptional sparkling wines that showcase the unique terroir of Tasmania: “What excites me most about making Pirie is the opportunity to capture the essence of Tasmania in every bottle. The cool climate and pristine environment contribute to the distinctive character of our wines.”
Pirie invites Australians to experience the award-winning difference this festive season:
- Pirie NV: Elegant, refreshing and vibrant with aromas of crisp apples and citrus. Serve with natural oysters for the perfect start to any celebration. (RRP. $35)
- Pirie Vintage 2020: Bright and golden with lemon biscuit and granny smith apple flavours. Perfect with Christmas Day seafood – think prawns or a salt and pepper squid (RRP. $55).
The Melbourne Royal Wine Awards, established in 1883, are a benchmark of excellence in Australian winemaking. Pirie’s success at this prestigious event underscores its commitment to crafting exceptional sparkling wines that rival the finest Champagnes.
“Forget Champagne this Christmas and do yourself a favour and celebrate with award-winning Tasmanian sparkling that everyone will enjoy,” Wallace says.
