Ed

9.0

So good. Almost a hint of effervescence, touch of lime. So drinkable and refreshing. Absolute bargain at $22 a bottle. Definitely going back for more... [Edit: now it's $29, but totally worth it still] — a month ago

Brandon Boesch

9.2

Tropical, some stone fruit, someone said green almonds and I can’t not taste them now, but this is a lot of acidity with good tart fruit. — 6 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

10

As good as Auslese gets. Absolutely unreal on day 2. Perfect. All class. — 6 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Bright and tangy — 9 months ago

with Sarah

Genie Le Picart

9.0

Sharp on outer sides of the tongue, grapefruit, white pepper, clementine and white peach, chamomile, green apple….

Beautiful and lasting flavors on the palette. Great price for a unique wine. — 3 years ago

Lauren

9.0

Paired with a nice Indian meal. Off dry complemented the heat and spice. — 5 years ago

Nick Piccone

9.0

Slightly sweet - could crush a full bottle easy — 6 years ago

Mitch G

9.4

Deep yellow. Aromatic nose, lime beeswax, jasmine, smoke, classic Riesling aromas. Dry with long finish. — 3 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.5

Probably my number one Gruner experience ever. So much length, freshness and complexity. — 6 months ago

with Sarah

Chris Buggy

9.0

Gotta go grüner! Good acidity, full body, pears and grapefruit…can’t have Guinness every meal! — 8 months ago

with Jennifer

Chris MacLean

9.2

Pretty Gruner — a year ago

with Sarah and Eli

Blake Anderson

9.2

Excellent grüner veltliner! This vintage was very lime-forward, but I also tasted grapefruit and white pepper. Bought at Lazy Acres. — 2 years ago

with Kaito

Lars Kirstein

9.2

Light yellow colour, beautiful nose of slate, pineapple, apple, palate sweet and again very fruity with a good acidity, very intense and a long finish, typical but a very good made semisweet mosel Riesling — 4 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.8

This 2016 Riesling wine is made from late-harvested grapes, so it is sweet. However, it is sweet in a different way than a dessert wine is sweet. There is no layered sugar, no raisiny note. I get the sweetness of the grapes, and the minerals which accompany them. Stone fruit is apparent, as is the smell of a wet driveway, a whiff of ozone and the faint petrol notes that begin to show in Rieslings over time. This may be one of the best examples of the grape that I have had. — 6 years ago

Skyler Davis

8.9

Regular unleaded and lemon meringue 👏 — 4 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Arras — Blanc de Blancs 2013
Tasmania, Australia 🇦🇺

Overview
A 100% Chardonnay traditional-method sparkling wine sourced broadly across Tasmania, aged extensively on lees for over five years prior to release, delivering depth, autolytic complexity, and finely tuned balance. Cool-climate fruit precision meets long cellar maturation for serious Champagne-caliber structure and finesse.

Aromas & Flavors
Expressive notes of toasted brioche, lemon curd, baked apple, almond pastry, and subtle chalky minerality lead the nose. Layers of fresh citrus peel, pear skin, and gentle hazelnut evolve with air, framed by savory yeast complexity and restrained creaminess. The palate delivers precision rather than sweetness, with purity and tension driving the finish.

Mouthfeel
Creamy yet lifted, with fine, persistent mousse and beautifully integrated autolytic weight. The texture feels polished and expansive without heaviness, supported by vibrant acidity that keeps the wine energetic, linear, and refreshingly dry through the finish.

Food Pairings
Oysters and shellfish. Butter-poached lobster or scallops. Parmesan risotto. Roast chicken with herbs. Triple-cream cheeses or aged Comté.

Verdict
A compelling expression of New World traditional-method excellence, delivering maturity, balance, and serious structural integrity. Rich without excess, nostalgic in its yeast-driven complexity, and confidently positioned alongside high-quality grower Champagne.

Did You Know?
Tasmania’s cool maritime climate and long growing season allow Chardonnay to retain high natural acidity while achieving full phenolic ripeness, making the region one of Australia’s strongest candidates for world-class traditional-method sparkling wines.

🍷 Personal Pick
Blanc de Blancs is my home base, and this bottle absolutely delivers. The autolytic depth, precision, and balance hit exactly the profile I love, serious, expressive, and quietly luxurious. A sparkling wine that rewards attention, not just celebration. — 5 months ago

Norman

8.9

It’s got a lot of age on it so expected it to be a bit oxidized and it was. — a year ago

Vino Joe

9.2

Very accessible and bright. Nice sweetness without being treacly. Perfect balance with the spicy Indian dinner. — a year ago

Leah Weisman

9.2

Light, fruity, a little peppery. Delightful. — 4 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Tuesday the 26th of January was Australia Day and a public holiday. What better way to celebrate than Australia’s best fizz Arras Grand Vintage from Tasmania. Quite light lemon in colour. Very citrussy and mineral on the nose. 7 years on Lees showing in the complexity of the palate which still shows tension and refreshment. See previous notes for the 2007 which was slightly better and Champion Wine of the Royal Brisbane Show. — 5 years ago