{"title":"Freycinet Vineyard Wines","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"freycinet-radenti-grand-vintage-sparkling-2016","title":"2016 Freycinet Radenti Grand Vintage – 5 Trophies | Tasmania","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIVE TROPHIES! AUSTRALIA'S BEST SPARKLING WINE! 96 POINTS HALLIDAY AND THE REAL REVIEW – JUST $78!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 AUSTRALIAN SPARKLING WINE SHOW – BEST WINE OF SHOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIVE MAJOR TROPHIES!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 96 Points – The R Review | 95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Freycinet Radenti Grand Vintage Sparkling – East Coast, Tasmania\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $78 per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOW THIS IS ABSOLUTELY EXTRAORDINARY!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery so often, a wine comes along that makes you wonder how on earth it can possibly be selling for the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 2016 Freycinet Radenti Grand Vintage is one of those wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForget ordinary Australian sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForget the idea that you need to spend several hundred dollars to experience magnificent mature vintage bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this remarkable Tasmanian sparkling wine has just achieved something astonishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIT HAS BEEN NAMED THE BEST SPARKLING WINE IN AUSTRALIA AT THE 2026 AUSTRALIAN SPARKLING WINE SHOW!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it didn't stop there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOUR TROPHIES AT THE ONE SHOW!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest Wine of Show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest Mature Sparkling Wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest Sparkling Wine over 60 Months Tirage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest Tasmanian Wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the prestigious Dr Tony Jordan Trophy from the 2023 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you have a sparkling wine with an extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003eFIVE MAJOR TROPHIES\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen come the critics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 POINTS HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 POINTS THE REAL REVIEW.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 POINTS THE WINE FRONT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJUST $78 A BOTTLE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most compelling Australian sparkling wines we've encountered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature 2016 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown in a dedicated cool-climate vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced using the traditional method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd aged for almost six years on lees before disgorgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink white peach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToasted almonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasmanian floral honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd an extraordinary saline, mineral-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIVE TROPHIES. TWO 96-POINT REVIEWS. ALMOST SIX YEARS ON LEES. JUST $78.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of discovery we love bringing to Liquid Vibe customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAustralia's Best Sparkling Wine – Four Trophies at the 2026 Australian Sparkling Wine Show\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's begin with the achievement that really matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 AUSTRALIAN SPARKLING WINE SHOW – BEST WINE OF SHOW!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Australian Sparkling Wine Show is a specialist competition dedicated to evaluating Australia's sparkling wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn September 2026, the 2016 Radenti Grand Vintage emerged as the overall winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd its performance was nothing short of extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTROPHY 1 – BEST WINE OF SHOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate award, recognising the wine as the standout sparkling wine of the entire competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTROPHY 2 – BEST MATURE SPARKLING WINE OF SHOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable endorsement of the wine's maturity, complexity and exceptional balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTROPHY 3 – BEST SPARKLING WINE OVER 60 MONTHS TIRAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognition of the quality achieved through extended bottle ageing on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTROPHY 4 – BEST TASMANIAN WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding achievement in Australia's most celebrated sparkling wine state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour trophies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne extraordinary wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAND ALL FOR JUST $78 A BOTTLE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrophy Number Five – The Dr Tony Jordan Trophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs if four trophies weren't enough, the 2016 Radenti Grand Vintage had already demonstrated its extraordinary quality at another major Australian wine show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e, it won the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eDr Tony Jordan Trophy for Best Sparkling Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, with 97 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most respected sparkling wine trophies in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed in honour of Dr Tony Jordan, one of the great pioneers of Australian sparkling wine, the award recognises exceptional achievement in the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo win this trophy is impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo then go on and dominate the Australian Sparkling Wine Show is something truly remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIVE MAJOR TROPHIES FROM TWO IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN WINE 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combination creates wines with remarkable elegance, concentration and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate's wines have developed a loyal following among serious Australian wine lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut its Radenti sparkling wines hold a particularly important place in the winery's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are some of the most distinctive grower-producer sparkling wines in Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRadenti – A Tasmanian Sparkling Wine Pioneer Since 1993\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadenti sparkling wine was first produced in 1993.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was the first premium sparkling wine made on Tasmania's East Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after Freycinet winemaker Claudio Radenti, the range has developed an extraordinary reputation for quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd unlike many sparkling wine brands that purchase fruit from multiple vineyards, Radenti is a genuine grower-producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from a dedicated single vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is managed specifically for traditional-method sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the winemaking is focused on allowing that fruit to develop exceptional complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not a sparkling wine produced as an afterthought.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a serious, carefully considered wine with a remarkable history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Dedicated Vineyard Five Kilometres from the Main Estate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most fascinating aspects of Radenti is the location of its fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for the 2016 Grand Vintage come from a cooler part of the Freycinet estate, approximately five kilometres west of the main vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis site is dedicated to sparkling wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cooler conditions encourage slow ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit develops delicate flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the grapes retain the beautiful natural acidity needed for extended bottle ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly important for a wine destined to spend almost six years on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acidity provides freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the ability to balance the richness that develops over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional sparkling wine begins in the vineyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Radenti has one of the most fascinating dedicated sparkling wine sites in Tasmania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir – A Magnificent Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 Grand Vintage is a blend of Champagne's two most celebrated grape varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60% CHARDONNAY.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40% PINOT NOIR.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay provides finesse, precision and beautiful citrus freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite peach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd mineral tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir contributes richness, texture and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe orchard fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle stone fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a wonderfully savoury dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they create a sparkling wine with exceptional balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chardonnay provides the line and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir brings generosity and palate weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the extended ageing allows the two varieties to develop into something genuinely extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA magnificent expression of mature Tasmanian Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFIVE YEARS AND NINE MONTHS ON LEES!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow here is one of the most impressive details about this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIVE YEARS AND NINE MONTHS ON LEES!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's almost six years of ageing before disgorgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was produced using the traditional method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter its second fermentation in bottle, it remained in contact with the yeast lees for nearly six years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring that time, extraordinary changes took place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh citrus developed greater depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate orchard fruit became more layered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToasted brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmond meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd complex savoury characters gradually emerged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bubbles became beautifully integrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe texture developed greater creaminess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the wine took on the extraordinary complexity associated with mature traditional-method sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Halliday-reviewed release was disgorged in December 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means the winery had already invested years of patience before the wine was ready for release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALMOST SIX YEARS ON LEES!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the result has now won Australia's most prestigious specialist sparkling wine show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite Peach, Brioche, Tasmanian Honey and Extraordinary Minerality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 Radenti Grand Vintage is a magnificent wine to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it displays a beautiful pale-straw colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bubbles are fine and wonderfully energetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromas are immediately captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite peach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh lemon zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd delicate citrus blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen come the more complex characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToasted brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmond meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh pastry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClotted cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd beautiful Tasmanian floral honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a fascinating savoury dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrushed stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a wonderfully chalky mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine is beautifully concentrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mousse is creamy and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is generous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the acidity is wonderfully fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a magnificent progression from ripe orchard fruit through to toasted nuts and savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is long, mineral and beautifully persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich, mature and wonderfully complex – yet still full of energy and freshness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what great vintage sparkling wine should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magnificent result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e96 Points – The R Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Halliday wasn't alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANOTHER 96-POINT REVIEW!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo of Australia's most respected wine critics agreeing on the extraordinary quality of this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother outstanding result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 POINTS HALLIDAY.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 POINTS THE REAL REVIEW.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 POINTS THE WINE FRONT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIVE MAJOR TROPHIES.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are extraordinary credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Serious Alternative to Mature Vintage Champagne\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy great vintage Champagne, this is a wine you absolutely need to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider what you're getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated single-vineyard sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional bottle fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost six years on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful mature complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a remarkable collection of awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the characteristics that make great traditional-method sparkling wine so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, Tasmania and Champagne have different climates and vineyard characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the commitment to exceptional fruit and patient winemaking is something they share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2016 Radenti Grand Vintage demonstrates that Australia can produce sparkling wines of truly exceptional quality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at $78, it offers a remarkable opportunity to experience that quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMagnificent with Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of maturity, texture and freshness makes the 2016 Radenti Grand Vintage an outstanding food wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Oysters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saline mineral character works beautifully with freshly shucked oysters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePan-Seared Scallops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional match for scallops served with browned butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLobster with Lemon Butter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creamy mousse and citrus freshness complement rich lobster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast Chicken\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine's savoury complexity works beautifully with roast chicken and herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMushroom Tartlets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magnificent pairing with caramelised mushrooms and pastry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrispy Pork Belly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe refreshing acidity cuts through the richness of the pork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged Comté\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toasted-almond and honey characters complement aged cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTruffle Risotto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA luxurious pairing that brings out the wine's savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd of course, this is a magnificent sparkling wine to enjoy on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it in a proper white-wine glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow it to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd savour the extraordinary complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReady to Drink – With More to Give\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the greatest attractions of the 2016 Radenti Grand Vintage is that the winery has already done the hard work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost six years on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate disgorgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd additional time under cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is beautifully mature and ready to enjoy now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the winery also suggests it has the potential to develop further complexity with careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion lists a drinking window extending to 2035.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen one now and put another away to see how it evolves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This Wine at Liquid Vibe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Liquid Vibe, we're constantly searching for wines that offer extraordinary quality, genuine pedigree and exceptional value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 2016 Radenti Grand Vintage is exactly the sort of wine that gets us excited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, there is the producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREYCINET VINEYARD – ONE OF TASMANIA'S GREAT PIONEERING FAMILY WINE ESTATES.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there is the history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRADENTI – PRODUCING PREMIUM EAST COAST TASMANIAN SPARKLING WINE SINCE 1993.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there is the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSINGLE-VINEYARD FRUIT FROM A DEDICATED COOL-CLIMATE SPARKLING WINE SITE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there are the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60% CHARDONNAY AND 40% PINOT NOIR.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there is the ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIVE YEARS AND NINE MONTHS ON LEES!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen come the critics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 POINTS HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 POINTS THE R REVIEW.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 POINTS THE WINE FRONT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen come the trophies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEST WINE OF SHOW – 2026 AUSTRALIAN SPARKLING WINE SHOW.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEST MATURE SPARKLING WINE OF SHOW.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEST SPARKLING OVER 60 MONTHS TIRAGE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEST TASMANIAN WINE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDR TONY JORDAN TROPHY – 2023 MELBOURNE ROYAL WINE AWARDS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd finally, there is the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJUST $78 A BOTTLE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a magnificent Australian sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd backed by an extraordinary collection of awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIVE TROPHIES. TWO 96-POINT REVIEWS. ALMOST SIX YEARS ON LEES. JUST $78.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Freycinet Radenti Grand Vintage – one of Australia's most decorated sparkling wines and an extraordinary addition to the Liquid Vibe range.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freycinet Vineyard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Radenti Grand Vintage Sparkling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Coast, Tasmania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated single-vineyard sparkling wine site west of the main Freycinet estate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional-method bottle fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLees Ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five years and nine months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisgorgement:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 2022 for the Halliday-reviewed release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature vintage sparkling wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas:\u003c\/strong\u003e White peach, citrus blossom, brioche, almond meal and Tasmanian floral honey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy, complex and mineral, with fine bubbles and a long, refreshing finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic Scores:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion; 96 Points – The R Review; 95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four trophies at the 2026 Australian Sparkling Wine Show, including Best Wine of Show; Dr Tony Jordan Trophy at the 2023 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e $78 per bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oysters, scallops, lobster, roast chicken, pork belly and aged Comté\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–11°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy now or cellar carefully; Halliday drinking window to 2035\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Freycinet Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51101521477934,"sku":"LV-FREYCINET-RADENTIGRAND-2016-750ML","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2016FreycinetRadentiGrandVintageSparkling.png?v=1759288665"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/collections\/freycinet-vineyard-wines.oembed","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}