{"product_id":"clover-hill-exceptionnelle-nv-750ml","title":"Clover Hill Exceptionnelle NV 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Elegant Tasmanian sparkling with citrus, red apple, brioche and beautifully fine bubbles.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClover 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e59% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 6% Pinot Meunier\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClover 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red apple, grapefruit, citrus blossom, raspberry, white flowers, toasted almond and subtle brioche.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elegant and beautifully balanced with fresh citrus, lemon curd, red berries, fine persistent bubbles and a delicate creamy texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long, dry and refreshing with lingering citrus, gentle savoury notes, subtle minerality and beautifully integrated acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 94 Points \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\"\u003eA 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClover Hill is one of Tasmania's leading sparkling wine producers, established in \u003c\/span\u003e1986\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptionnelle 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis approach allows the winemaking team to create a consistent, beautifully balanced sparkling wine with impressive depth and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClover 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended cellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy now or cellar for \u003c\/span\u003e5 to 10 years\u003cspan\u003e under appropriate storage conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClover Hill Exceptionnelle Multi Vintage received 94 points from Dave Brookes for the 2026 Halliday Wine Companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clover Hill Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Non Vintage, Multi Vintage Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 59% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 6% Pinot Meunier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pipers River, Tasmania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premium Traditional Method Sparkling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 93 Points, 2026 Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy now or cellar for 5 to 10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":47821583417561,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Clover_Hill_Exceptionnelle_NV_bottle.png?v=1791120161","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/clover-hill-exceptionnelle-nv-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}