Swan Bay Cuvee Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
Designed to be enjoyed fresh; best consumed within 1–3 years of release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, lightly battered seafood, creamy brie cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after the pristine marine sanctuary of Swan Bay on the Bellarine Peninsula, this cuvée is a vibrant celebration of Victoria's cool-climate maritime terroir. Crafted by the pioneering team at Scotchmans Hill, the Swan Bay Cuvee Brut captures the essence of the region's cooling ocean breezes and rich volcanic soils. This sparkling wine is styled to be fresh, elegant, and highly approachable, blending classic sparkling varieties to achieve a harmonious balance of crisp citrus fruit, subtle yeast autolysis, and a clean, refreshing finish. It reflects the estate's long-standing dedication to sustainable viticulture and expressive cool-climate winemaking.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1982 by David and Vivienne Browne on an erstwhile dairy farm, Scotchmans Hill stands as the pioneer and quintessential benchmark estate of Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula within the Geelong wine region. Perched atop the peninsula's extinct volcanic outcrop, the vineyards benefit from fertile black basaltic clays over limestone subsoils, complemented by maritime microclimates moderated by Port Phillip Bay and the Southern Ocean. Under the stewardship of long-tenured Chief Winemaker Robin Brockett, who joined the fold in 1988, the estate champions low-intervention viticulture certified under Sustainable Winegrowing Australia. Brockett's cellar philosophy prioritizes site-driven purity, native fermentations, sensitive French oak integration, and extended lees maturation. Scotchmans Hill produces distinguished cold-climate expressions, most notably its flagship Estate and Cornelius Chardonnay, tactile Pinot Gris, and estate Sauvignon Blanc, alongside celebrated regional ventures like the Henry Frost Riesling and approachable Jack & Jill tiers.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
🍷 ABV
12.5%