2016 Freycinet Radenti Grand Vintage Sparkling

World-class sparkling — and one of the most critically acclaimed and award-winning Tasmanian sparkling wine expressions available. The 2016 Freycinet Radenti Grand Vintage Sparkling is a wine of extraordinary depth, complexity and aged character — a grand vintage traditional method sparkling from one of Tasmania's most iconic and historic wine estates, expressing the pristine cool-climate terroir of Tasmania's East Coast with the extraordinary autolytic complexity and mineral precision that only extended lees aging can deliver.

Trophy Winner for Best Sparkling at the Melbourne Wine Show 2024. From Freycinet Vineyard — established in 1980 on Tasmania's East Coast, one of the pioneering estates of Tasmanian wine. The Radenti vineyard — named after the Radenti family, one of Tasmania's most celebrated and historic sparkling wine sites. Triple international critical acclaim — 96 points Halliday Wine Companion, 96 points The Review, 95 points The Wine Front — extraordinary value at $67 (on sale from $75).

Trophy – Best Sparkling, Melbourne Wine Show 2024

96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 96 Points – The Review | 95 Points – The Wine Front

East Coast, Tasmania

$67 a bottle (on sale from $75)
Radenti Grand Vintage • Freycinet Vineyard • East Coast • Tasmania

"Trophy Winner, Best Sparkling, Melbourne Wine Show 2024. Triple 96/95-point critical acclaim. Freycinet's Radenti Grand Vintage — one of the most celebrated and award-winning Tasmanian sparkling wine expressions at $67."

About Freycinet Radenti

Freycinet Vineyard is one of Tasmania's most iconic and historic wine estates — established in 1980 on Tasmania's stunning East Coast, one of the pioneering estates of Tasmanian wine, helping to establish the island's reputation for world-class cool-climate sparkling and still wines. The Radenti vineyard — named after the Radenti family — represents some of the finest terroir in Tasmania, with its maritime climate and unique soil composition creating ideal conditions for premium sparkling wine production. The Radenti Grand Vintage is Freycinet's most celebrated and prestigious sparkling expression — produced only in exceptional years, with extended lees aging developing the remarkable complexity and finesse that has earned it Trophy and triple critical acclaim.

The 2016 Vintage

The 2016 vintage represents an exceptional year in Tasmania — ideal growing conditions producing grapes of outstanding quality and concentration. With extended aging on lees developing remarkable complexity and finesse, the 2016 Radenti Grand Vintage is a wine of extraordinary depth and aged character — the autolytic complexity and mineral precision of a wine that has spent years developing on lees, delivering a Tasmanian sparkling experience of world-class quality.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Brilliant pale gold with fine, persistent bubbles and an elegant mousse — luminous, precise and deeply inviting.

Aroma:
Complex and richly expressive with:

• citrus blossom, green apple and white peach — the hallmark of great cool-climate Tasmanian sparkling
• subtle brioche and mineral complexity — from extended lees aging
• the extraordinary autolytic depth and aged character of a grand vintage

Tasmanian grand vintage sparkling of world-class aromatic complexity — the citrus freshness and mineral precision of cool-climate East Coast terroir beautifully integrated with the brioche richness and autolytic depth of extended lees aging.

Palate:
Refined and sophisticated with extraordinary depth.
Expect layers of:

• lemon zest, pear and white peach
• delicate yeast character from extended lees aging
• fine mineral backbone and cool-climate precision
• vibrant acidity delivering extraordinary balance, freshness and length

The wine delivers cool-climate purity with grand vintage complexity, combining Freycinet's celebrated traditional method winemaking with the Radenti vineyard's extraordinary East Coast terroir and the extended lees aging that defines great Freycinet Radenti Grand Vintage.

Finish:
Long and elegant with a clean, refreshing aftertaste and beautiful mineral persistence.

Critical Acclaim & Awards

Trophy – Best Sparkling, Melbourne Wine Show 2024

96pts – Halliday Wine Companion

96pts – The Review

95pts – The Wine Front

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2016
• Region: East Coast, Tasmania
• Vineyard: Radenti Vineyard, Freycinet
• Producer: Freycinet Vineyard
• Method: Traditional méthode champenoise, extended lees aging
• Serving Temperature: 8–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2030

Food Pairings

• Fresh oysters and caviar
• Delicate seafood and shellfish
• Soft and aged cheeses
• Celebrations and special occasions
• As an elegant aperitif

Why We Love It

This is world-class sparkling from one of Tasmania's most iconic and historic wine estates — Trophy Winner for Best Sparkling at the Melbourne Wine Show 2024, triple critical acclaim, and a grand vintage of extraordinary depth and aged character.
At $67 (on sale from $75), it delivers one of the most celebrated and award-winning Tasmanian sparkling wine expressions at an exceptional price.

The pinnacle of Tasmanian sparkling wine excellence. Discover the Radenti Grand Vintage.