NV Airlie Bank Yarra Cuvee

Airlie Bank is Punt Road’s more approachable, ready-to-drink label — wines that still carry the estate’s quality stamp but are made for enjoying in the moment. The Yarra Cuvée takes Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from across the valley and treats them in the traditional method, with bottle fermentation and time on lees before release.

The style is bright and fruit-driven, but not simple. There’s crisp citrus and fresh apple from the Chardonnay, a little red berry from the Pinot, and a touch of savoury depth from the lees work. The bead is fine, the palate clean, with just enough texture to feel complete.

It’s the kind of sparkling you can pour at the start of a long lunch, keep on hand for an easy aperitif, or open midweek just because. Straightforward in the best way — made well, tastes great, and unbeatable value!