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On any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Felicitas was hand picked with primary fermentation in stainless tank to retain freshness.  Secondary fermentation is taken place in bottle and stays on lees for 37 months and disgorged with no dosage.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #6794b4; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBruce and Jenni Chalmers began growing grapes in the 1980s, with their vineyard in Murray Darling, on the border of Victoria and New South Wales. This diverse and thriving vineyard spawned their nursery business, which is responsible for importing close to 70 new clones and varieties. 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