Howard Vineyard Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2025 from the Adelaide Hills sparkles as a bright, Adelaide‑Hills‑style traditional‑method sparkler that’s lean and refined rather than blowsy or sweet. The wine sits on the higher end of the region’s sparkling offerings in terms of focus and balance thanks to the cool microclimates of the Nairne and Schoenthal vineyards and the house preference for light‑elegant structures.

Expect a fine, persistent bead with delicate aromas of green apple, lemon zest, white peach and a subtle core of biscuit and yeast‑driven brioche from lees time, wound around a refreshing, almost chalky acidity. On the palate it’s light to medium‑bodied, very dry and textural, with citrus and red apple running through to a clean, subtle autolytic finish that doesn’t mask the cool‑climate fruit at the heart of it.

Howard Vineyard Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2025 suits delicate flavours: oysters, salt‑and‑pepper squid, lemon‑drizzled chicken salads or a simple charcuterie board. Its crisp line and dry profile make it feel like a natural aperitif or lunchtime fizz that keeps the conversation going long after the glass is finished.