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- Variety Prosecco
- Vintage NV
- Brand Cantina Trevigiana
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Cantina Trevigiana Prossecco Treviso Extra Dry DOC NVThis wine is a light straw colour with lime hues. The nose explodes from the glass with sweet sherbet, lemon, lime and jasmine aromas. The palate is creamy and refreshingly zingy with lemon, lime acidity. Apples and hints of ripe pear continue to entice the palate, with hints of vanilla. The wine has lovely length and softness, and playful bubbles, with a touch of sweetness but a long dry finish. Serve with Sydney rock oysters or lightly grilled scallop...
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1 or more bottles$19.99
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Campbell Mattin92 points
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Josh Raynolds91 points
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Wine Spectator91 points
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Wine Enthusiast91 points
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage NV
- Brand Champagne Drappier
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Champagne Drappier Brut Nature Nv Magnum 1.5LOnly the juices from first pressing – the cuvées - are used. Nose of freshly pressed black grapes, of red, white and citrus fruits. Ample palate with flesh of vineyard peach and bouquet of aromatic herbs. Small spicy notes in the finish. A fine, tightly knit Champagne of great purity.-
1 or more bottles$160.00
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- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Jacquinot and Fils
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Champagne Jacquinot 'Symphonie Millesime' 2009The nose is built on flavours of candied fruits, vanilla and toast. The trains of fine bubbles form a delicate mousse, this richness is confirmed on the palate with a long and oaky finish. 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir, Serve at 8 to 10C-
1 or more bottles$120.00
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Jancis Robinson18.5 points
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Decanter98 points
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Dom Pérignon
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Dom Perignon Champagne 2012Dom Pérignon could very well be the most celebrated champagne brand in the world. Owned by pioneers of luxury, Luis Vuitton Möet Hennessy (LVMH), Dom Pérignon champagnes are uniquely crafted by vino-genius Richard Geoffroy, otherwise known as ‘Chef de Cave’. Blend: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay Disgorged for a minimum of 1 year before release-
1 or more bottles$399.00
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- Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
- Vintage NV
- Brand Family Wine Growers
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Family Wine Growers Sparkling NvA vibrant, fresh sparkling wine. Lifted aromas of green apple and citrus. Fruity and juicy with soft citrus flavours and crisp acidity. Enjoy now while young and fresh. With quality above its price point, this Sparkling is amazing value for money, and guaranteed to please!-
1 or more bottles$9.99
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- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage NV
- Brand Champagne Jean Pernet
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Jean Pernet Champagne Tradition NVMade from Champagne's three main grape varieties Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay our Cuvee Tradition is the perfect example of the art of assemblage. That is because many wine samples were used to make this cuvee; from a variety of places ranging from the southern hillsides of Epernay (Coteaux Sud De Epernay), the Vallee de la Marne and Sauzannais. This champagne is well-balanced and will go hand in hand with your aperitif , gourmet dishes, white mea...
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1 or more bottles$56.99
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Guia Penin92 points
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage NV
- Brand Nicolas Feuillatte
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.3% Alcohol
Nicolas Feuillatte Selection Brut NVRepresenting the entire Champagne appellation, every inch of the region comes together to reveal a glorious showcase: light, fresh and vibrant champagne, effusing intense, expressive fruit, while extensive cellar ageing brings appealing maturity to perfect style and consistency. Aromas of juicy pear and crunchy apricot merge and weave in a beguiling fusion around a mass of delicate bubbles, gradually unleashing their true character over time. Simple in ...
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1 or more bottles$54.99
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- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage None
- Brand Quartz Reef
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle Brut NVA sparkling wine exuding elegance and finesse. Pale yellow with a bouquet of green apple and hints of lime and brioche. On the palate, this is flirtatious and moreish. Enhanced by an invigorating cool, creamy acidity. Focused, cool and crisp with beautiful balance and length.-
1 or more bottles$22.99
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Tyson Stelzer94 points
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Nick Stock94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage NV
- Brand Ruinart
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Ruinart Blanc De Blancs NV ChampagneTwo years of research and development were needed to get back to the essential: a 100% paper and entirely recyclable case, moulded to the shape of the bottle. This case is 9 times lighter than its predecessor and produced without incurring any airfreight, resulting in a 60% reduction in its carbon impact. A pioneer in the champagne trade, the Ruinart House has stood out due to its unique know-how and history. At first very intense on the nose, with ...
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1 or more bottles$199.99
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Alison Napjus91 points
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage NV
- Brand Taittinger
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Taittinger 'Prestige Rose' NVThe intense and brilliant body is bright pink in colour. The bubbles are fine, and the mousse persistent.The full nose, wonderfully expressive, is both fresh and young. It gives off aromas of red fruits (freshly crushed wild raspberry, cherry, blackcurrant). On the palate, this wine strikes a fine balance of a velvet texture and full body taste. The flavours are reminiscent of fresh, crisp red fruits. The palate can be summed up in four words: lively, f...
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1 or more bottles$135.00
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Sparkling Wine
Sparkling wine, is a type of wine that contains bubbles of carbon dioxide. The bubbles are created by a secondary fermentation process that occurs inside the bottle, which gives sparkling wine its characteristic effervescence. There are several different types of sparkling wine, including:
- Champagne: Champagne is a sparkling wine that is produced in the Champagne region of France using specific grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier) and winemaking methods. Champagne is known for its complexity and elegance, and it is often considered a luxury product. Click here if you wish to read more about what makes Champagne so special.
- Prosecco: Prosecco is a sparkling wine that is produced in the Veneto region of Italy, it is made from Glera grape variety. Prosecco is known for its fruity and floral aromas, and it is often considered a more affordable alternative to Champagne.
- Cava: Cava is a sparkling wine that is produced in Spain, it is made from the grape varieties Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada. Cava is known for its dryness and minerality, and it is often considered a good value alternative to Champagne.
Sparkling wine can also be made in other regions, such as England, Australia, and New Zealand. These sparkling wines are known for their fruit-forward flavors and have a wide range of styles, some are made using traditional method similar to Champagne, while others are made using the charmat method, where the secondary fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks.
Sparkling wines can vary in sweetness and dryness, the most common terms used are Brut, Extra Brut, Sec, Demi-Sec and Doux, which indicate the sweetness level. Brut is the driest, Extra Brut is the driest of all, Sec is a medium sweet, Demi-Sec is quite sweet and Doux is the sweetest.
Sparkling wine is created by:
- Grapes: Sparkling wine is typically made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes for Champagne, Glera for Prosecco and Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada for Cava.
First Fermentation: The grapes are harvested and then pressed to extract the juice. The juice is then fermented in stainless steel tanks or oak barrels, depending on the winemaker's preference. This process converts the sugar in the grapes into alcohol and carbon dioxide. - Secondary Fermentation: The wine is then bottled and a small amount of sugar and yeast is added, this is called the liqueur de tirage. The bottle is then sealed and stored in a cool and dark place, where the secondary fermentation takes place. This process is called the traditional method or Méthode Champenoise. The yeast consumes the added sugar and produces carbon dioxide, which dissolves into the wine, creating the bubbles.
- Aging: The wine is then aged for a period of time, usually several months to several years, depending on the style of sparkling wine. During this time, the yeast cells and sediment settle to the bottom of the bottle, and the wine takes on a more complex flavor and aroma.
- Riddling: The bottles are then placed in a special rack called a pupitre, where they are slowly turned and tilted over a period of several weeks. This process, called riddling, causes the sediment to collect in the neck of the bottle.
- Disgorging: The neck of the bottle is then frozen, and the frozen sediment (called the "lees") is removed by a process called disgorging. The bottle is then topped up with a small amount of wine and sugar, called the dosage, which determines the final sweetness level of the sparkling wine.
- Corking and Labeling: The bottle is then corked and labeled, and it is ready to be sold and enjoyed.
It's important to note that there is another method of making sparkling wine, it is called Charmat method, the secondary fermentation process occurs in a large stainless steel tank rather than in the individual bottles, after this process the wine is then bottled and ready for consumption, this method is faster and less expensive than the traditional method but it can produce less complex wines.
Sparkling wines are typically enjoyed as aperitif, or during special occasions such as weddings, New Year's Eve, and other celebrations. They can also be paired with a variety of foods, including seafood, fruit, and desserts.