Clover Hill Exceptionnelle NV 750ml

“Elegant Tasmanian sparkling with citrus, red apple, brioche and beautifully fine bubbles.”

Clover Hill Exceptionnelle NV is a seriously impressive Tasmanian sparkling wine that makes a very convincing argument for looking a little closer to home before reaching for French Champagne.

Made from 59% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 6% Pinot Meunier, it delivers fresh citrus, red apple, grapefruit and delicate stone fruit, with white flowers, toasted almond and a lovely hint of brioche adding extra complexity. The palate is bright and precise, with a fine, persistent bead, creamy texture and beautifully balanced acidity. There is plenty of richness, but nothing feels heavy or overdone.

This is proper, elegant sparkling wine with the structure, freshness and complexity to make any occasion feel a little more special. Although there is absolutely nothing stopping you from opening a bottle simply because...

Clover Hill is one of Tasmania's benchmark sparkling wine producers, and Exceptionnelle delivers genuine traditional method quality without the Champagne price tag. With 94 points from the 2026 Halliday Wine Companion, it offers excellent pedigree, beautiful balance and the sort of refined complexity you would normally expect to pay considerably more for.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Red apple, grapefruit, citrus blossom, raspberry, white flowers, toasted almond and subtle brioche.

Palate: Elegant and beautifully balanced with fresh citrus, lemon curd, red berries, fine persistent bubbles and a delicate creamy texture.

Finish: Long, dry and refreshing with lingering citrus, gentle savoury notes, subtle minerality and beautifully integrated acidity.

Halliday Wine Companion - 94 Points 

A multi-vintage blend of 67/27/4/2% chardonnay/pinot noir/pinot meunier/pinot gris. Pale in the glass with an energetic bead and mousse. Aromas of green apple and citrus fruits with hints of crushed stone, sea spray, almond croissant, white flowers and enoki mushroom. There's some really attractive shortbread tones leading in on the palate, with tautly stretched apple, redcurrant and grapefruit notes and a super high tensile saline acidity driving the wine along. Dave Brookes

About The Winery

Clover Hill is one of Tasmania's leading sparkling wine producers, established in 1986 in the Pipers River region of northeastern Tasmania. The winery has built an outstanding reputation for producing traditional method sparkling wines that combine cool climate freshness with elegance, complexity and exceptional quality.

Inspired by the great sparkling wines of Champagne, Clover Hill focuses exclusively on traditional method production, using Tasmania's naturally cool growing conditions to produce wines with delicate aromatics, vibrant acidity and beautifully refined structure.

Exceptionnelle represents the signature Clover Hill house style. Rather than relying on fruit from a single vintage, the winery blends wines from multiple years, bringing together the freshness of younger wines with the richness and complexity of carefully aged reserves.

This approach allows the winemaking team to create a consistent, beautifully balanced sparkling wine with impressive depth and character.

And that is really what makes Clover Hill so appealing. It has all the elegance and attention to detail you would expect from serious sparkling wine, without requiring a French postcode to justify the price.

Cellaring Potential

Clover Hill Exceptionnelle NV is already drinking beautifully, with vibrant fruit, fine bubbles and excellent balance. However, its acidity and structure also give it considerable ageing potential.

Recommended cellaring

Enjoy now or cellar for 5 to 10 years under appropriate storage conditions.

Collector's Note

Clover Hill Exceptionnelle Multi Vintage received 94 points from Dave Brookes for the 2026 Halliday Wine Companion.

For anyone who appreciates premium Australian sparkling wine, Clover Hill Exceptionnelle is a particularly compelling option, combining established Tasmanian pedigree with a refined and consistent house style.

Details

Producer: Clover Hill Wines
Vintage: Non Vintage, Multi Vintage Blend
Blend: 59% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 6% Pinot Meunier
Region: Pipers River, Tasmania
Country: Australia
Bottle Size: 750ml
Wine Style: Premium Traditional Method Sparkling
Wine Sweetness: Dry
Wine Body: Medium bodied
ABV: 12.5%
Production Method: Traditional Method
Closure: Cork
Review: 93 Points, 2026 Halliday Wine Companion
Cellaring: Enjoy now or cellar for 5 to 10 years