Bubbles from Burgundy (Champagne’s close neighbour) can often deliver impressive results. This one is made by a sparkling specialist in …
→ moreBiodynamically grown in the Bendigo sub-region, this wine’s pinot noir component (63% of the blend) is immediately evident in its …
→ moreKiwi sparkling rosés don’t come much better than this, a personal favourite of Hunter’s own grande dame, Jane Hunter. Bouquet …
→ moreMiruMiru is M?ori for bubbles and also stands for “consistent excellence” among the country’s wine judges. Three years on lees …
→ moreNo show without Lindauer, the perennial overachiever on the local bubbles scene. This Blanc de Blancs (100 per cent chardonnay) …
→ moreAyala is owned by Bollinger, but the wines are different in style. Apple-and strawberry-like fruit and bready richness introduce Brut …
→ moreJohn Belsham described this wine as “balancing the elements”. All is harmony. More giving and a little less austere than …
→ moreRosé Champagne usually has a very subtle pink colour that matches the subtlety of the wine. This dry, mature example …
→ moreA pale, vibrant rosé Champagne with inviting aromas of red berries and rose petals backed by quiet complexities. It tastes …
→ moreA bargain-priced wine that shows you don’t have to spend big to get vintage Champagne of style and personality. Aromas …
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Champagne Beaumet’s value recipe succeeds again. The non-vintage wine has a delicate floral aroma, with lightly nutty ferment notes adding …
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Popular in London clubs, Beaumet’s good-value NV Champagne has white flower, citrus, brioche and marmitey richness running through a soft …
→ moreA straightforward Champagne of high quality at a great price, in keeping with the Beaumet credo. A great party starter, …
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A bargain vintage Champagne priced below most non-vintage versions, Beaumet hasn’t quite the persistence or style of the best wines.However, …
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The non-vintage rosé might be prettier than other Bollinger Champagnes, but it’s still a muscular style. Strawberry, floral and patisserie …
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Bollinger’s oxidative style has its fans and its detractors, but the wines seem to have been taking a fresher, more …
→ moreThe Pelorus wines have grown finer and more sophisticated over the years, while remaining complex and satisfying. In this NV, …
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Under the direction of Australia’s foremost sparkling winemaker, Ed Carr, Arras has become a name to notice. This is a …
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Ayala’s rosé is made predominantly from chardonnay, which gives it a gentle elegance. There is a lovely feeling of restraint …
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Fruit, nuts and preserved lemon aromatics are the prelude to a wine that starts quietly and grows in the mouth. …
→ moreVintage-dated Champagne rarely comes this cheap. This may not be as stylish as the best, but it delivers plenty of …
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A favourite tipple in London gentlemen’s clubs, Beaumet has good-value credentials. This non-vintage wine is uncomplicated and elegant with a …
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Yet another winning wine from Beaumet, this time the rosé. Aromas of fresh strawberries and sweet biscuits lead into a …
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