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 Catherine Browne, Scotchmans Hill is a pioneering producer on the maritime Bellarine Peninsula within Victoria's acclaimed Geelong wine region. Planted on rich, volcanic basalt soils and moderated by maritime breezes from Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait, the estate benefits from a dry, cool maritime microclimate. Guided by long-tenured chief winemaker Robin Brockett, the winery focuses on minimal intervention and precision viticulture to reflect authentic regional terroir. Scotchmans Hill is renowned for its estate-grown, elegant Pinot Noir, complex Chardonnay, cool-climate Shiraz, and its prestige Cornelius single-vineyard collection.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5%