Sparkling Wines
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Allan Scott Marlborough Blanc de Blancs NV
They say that only the French can make Champagne, and they are right. This wine however creates its own benchmark in the world of sparkling wines. It is endless... read more »
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Allan Scott Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc NV
Allan Scott's bubbled Sauv Blanc has become a focused expression of this NZ specialty since developing a 'house' non-vintage style. This has allowed for choice ... read more »
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Barossa Belle Eden Valley Select Cuvee
Grapefruit and tropical melon fruit flavours create the basis to this very approachable sparkling. There is some appealing sweetness and some bright acidity (al... read more »
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Bollinger NV
What a fabulous Champagne. With aromas that match the flavours you taste on the first sip, I found scents of newspaper, brioche and dumplings, apple and lemon f... read more »
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Croser NV
Here we taste a rich, full blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from selected sites in and around the chilly Piccadilly Valley. Hand picked fruit is whole bunch p... read more »
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David Franz Nicole Sparkling Shiraz Cabernet (Disgorged 2010)
Black bubbles have alway been cult icons of the Barossa. No surprises that one of the New Barossa's true experimentalists has put his hand to a serious example.... read more »
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Deutz Marlborough Cuvee NV
With Deutz made in New Zeland under licence from Champagne Deutz in France, this wine combines quality Marlborough grapes with 150 years of French champagne-mak... read more »
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Dom Perignon Champagne 2002
The sheer intensity and opulence of this vintage release struck me immediately. The fruit appears richer than usual – lemons, orange peel, dried fruits - givi... read more »
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Grant Burge Blanc de Noirs NV
The Blanc de Noirs, a 100% Pinot Noir sparkling, has the darker profile typical of this style. Sourced from the cooler regions of the Adelaide Hills and Victori... read more »
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Grant Burge Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sparkling NV
One of the Barossa's most legendary producers of big reds is also the producer of one of Australia's favourite bottles of bubbles. This Pinot Noir and Chardonna... read more »
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Grant Burge Sparkling Shiraz Cabernet NV
A Classic Australian Black Bubbles, made from Barossa, Eden Valley and Coonawarra fruit. These three regions bring each an element of complexity. Ripe Barossa, ... read more »
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Nicolas Feuillatte Brut NV
Founded in 1971, and already in the top 5 selling Champagne brands around the world, this mighty Champagne house produces one of the region’s most delicate wi... read more »
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Pol Roger Brut Reserve NV
Pol Roger Reserve NV is an endlessly approachable, creamy Champagne, with typical palate lightness, a yeasty nose and crisp, powdery notes of pale fruit and red... read more »
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Scotchman’s Hill The Hill Cuvee Brut NV
I’ve always had a soft spot for Sir James and this trophy-winning vintage release doesn’t disappoint. Crafted from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier ... read more »
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Sir James Tumbarumba Vintage 2000
I’ve always had a soft spot for Sir James and this trophy-winning vintage release doesn’t disappoint. Crafted from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier ... read more »
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