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Marlborough Non-Vintage
Methode Traditionelle Brut

Alcohol: 12.0% 

Number 1 Family Estate, established 1996, is a boutique Methode Champenoise winery, situated on Marlborough’s “Golden Mile” – Rapaura Road.  It is the only Marlborough winery specialising in the production of Methode Traditionelle. Number 1 Family Estate , are committed to producing premium Methode Traditionelle made only in the strictest methods stipulated in the stringent rules laid down by, Champagne in France

"Number Eight is launched with a top 5 star rating in Winestate Magazine May 2002"




Representing good luck, achievement, abundance and success in Chinese numerology, Number Eight becomes a complimentary stablemate to our trophy-winning Nº 1. The colours red, gold and black according to feng shui have all the same symbolic references as the number eight.

An easy-drinking aperitif style, this wine was blended from 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, then held on lees for 3 years.  It is fresh and inviting with sophisticated champagne-like characters, intense flavours, and a long finish.