House of Arras Crowned Best Sparkling Wine in the World
While oenophiles often flock to Italy and France, Australia is now capturing attention as a Tasmanian sparkling wine has just been honored as the best in the world.
Prestigious Accolade for Tasmanian Wine
Named in Decanter’s Wine of the Year 2020, House of Arras’ E.J Carr Late Disgorged 2004 has received prestigious acclaim as the best sparkling wine globally, achieving an Outstanding Classification with an impressive 96 points awarded by a panel of fine wine judges. This exceptional wine rose above competitors, including celebrated sparkling wines from Champagne. Each year, the top 100 wines are subjected to rigorous tasting processes by recognized experts, ensuring only the finest are selected as winners.
Ed Carr’s Vision Realized
“It’s an absolute honor to be judged alongside some of the best sparkling wines from across the globe. House of Arras was born from a vision to create an Australian sparkling wine on parity with the world’s finest champagnes and sparkling wines. Today’s announcement reinforces this vision and is proof that the world’s best can be found right here in Tasmania,” stated House of Arras chief winemaker Ed Carr.
Tasmanian Wine: A Growing Tourism Destination
The wine is crafted from a blend of 69% Chardonnay and 31% Pinot Noir, with grapes sourced from well-established cold-climate vineyards in Tasmania. The tirage process, which involves drawing wine from barrels in preparation for bottling followed by a secondary fermentation that creates bubbles, spans 13 years. Priced at AU$265.99, this exceptional wine is part of a selection that also garnered four Gold Medals at the 2020 Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships.
Australian wine is undeniably experiencing a renaissance. Consequently, iBestTravel recently unveiled a new publication, , featuring 40 remarkable weekends in wine country, including valuable insights from winemakers about what to taste and which wines stand out.
Australia’s wine history dates back 200 years, initially focusing on fortified wines until the 1970s. However, a decade later, an export boom quickly established Australia’s reputation for exceptional full-bodied reds and refreshing whites. Today, the nation stands tall against its European competitors in terms of wine quality and demand. Moreover, wine tourism has thrived over the last 40 years, especially in the Barossa Valley. With warm, dry summers and moderate winters, the Barossa is celebrated as one of the world’s foremost wine regions, contributing over 20% of Australia’s total wine production and attracting many travelers.
