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    • James Halliday
      90 points
    Airlie Bank Cuvee Sparkling Nv
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Punt Road
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Airlie Bank Cuvee Sparkling Nv
    "Airlie Bank Cuvee Sparkling NV is a wine that will make you feel like royalty..."
    $24.99
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    An Effervescent Present Champagne Pack
    • Brand Valentine's day
    An Effervescent Present Champagne Pack
    "Our loved ones do so much for us and Valentine's Day is the one day each year..."
    $90.00
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    Babo Prosecco Nv
    • Variety Prosecco
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Babo
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 11.0% Alcohol
    Babo Prosecco Nv
    Rating:
    100%
    "Peachy fragrance with fresh, floral aromas. Great vibrancy, texture and balan..."
    $26.99
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    • Vinous
      98 points
    • Robert Parker's
      95 points
    • Decanter
      93 points
    Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2006
    • Variety Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2006
    • Brand Billecart Salmon
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2006
    "Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2006 is an exceptional champagne that ..."
    $1,199.00
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    • Tyson Stelzer
      92 points
    • Huon Hooke
      90 points
    • James Halliday
      90 points
    Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz NV
    • Variety Shiraz
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Bleasdale
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
    Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz NV
    "Premium Langhorne Creek Shiraz grapes were selected and blended to produce th..."
    $22.99
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    • Antonio Galloni
      98 points
    • Jeb Dunnuck
      97 points
    • The Wine Advoca
      95 points
    Bollinger 'Grande Annee' Champagne 2014
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2014
    • Brand Bollinger
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Bollinger 'Grande Annee' Champagne 2014
    "Bollinger La Grande Année 2014 is a vintage champagne from the Bollinger hous..."
    $275.00
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    Bonnaire 'Terroirs' Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne Brut NV
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Bonnaire
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Bonnaire 'Terroirs' Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne Brut NV
    "Bonnaire use only their own estate grown fruit from 100% Grand cru rated vine..."
    $109.99
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    BTW Sparkling NV
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Zilzie
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 11.5% Alcohol
    BTW Sparkling NV
    "Vibrant flavours of crisp green apple, zesty citrus, and delicate floral note..."
    $14.99
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    Ca'del Bosco Franciacorta Prestige Cuvee Extra Brut DOCG NV
    • Variety Prosecco
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Ca'del Bosco
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Ca'del Bosco Franciacorta Prestige Cuvee Extra Brut DOCG NV
    "Ca’ del Bosco’s NV Franciacorta Cuvee Prestige Brut offers up an attractive c..."
    $79.99
    Celebrate With Champagne! (3x2)
    • Brand None
    • Wine Type Mixed
    Celebrate With Champagne! (3x2)
    "Celebrate Champagne with these exclusive Champagnes!"
    $360.00
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    • Michael Cooper
      4 points
    Cescon 'Vino Dellamicizia' Prosecco NV
    • Variety Prosecco
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Italo Cescon
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 11.0% Alcohol
    Cescon 'Vino Dellamicizia' Prosecco NV
    ""We are conscious that each of us, within its own limit, can give its active ..."
    $29.99
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    • International W
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    • Cameron Douglas
      93 points
    Champagne Autreau Brut Premier Cru Rose NV
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Champagne Autréau
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Champagne Autreau Brut Premier Cru Rose NV
    "100% Premier Cru fruit. 85% Chardonnay lends an elegant floral character as w..."
    $85.00
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    • International W
      Silver points
    • Wine Enthusiast
      90 points
    • Cameron Douglas
      93 points
    Champagne Autreau Brut Reserve Grand Cru NV
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Champagne Autréau
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Champagne Autreau Brut Reserve Grand Cru NV
    Rating:
    100%
    "100% Grand Cru fruit. Pinot Noir & Chardonnay blend. The nose is a combinatio..."
    $85.00
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    Champagne Celebrations 6pk! (3x2)
    • Brand None
    • Wine Type Mixed
    Champagne Celebrations 6pk! (3x2)
    "Celebrate Champagne with these exclusive world class Champagnes!"
    $399.00
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    • James Suckling
      92 points
    • Robert Parker's
      91 points
    Champagne Coessens Largillier Blanc de Noirs NV
    • Variety Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Coessens Larfillier
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Champagne Coessens Largillier Blanc de Noirs NV
    "All of Coessens's champagnes come from the lieu-dit of Largillier. All are ma..."
    $139.00
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    • Robert Parker's
      94 points
    • James Suckling
      92 points
    Champagne Coessens Largillier Brut Nature NV
    • Variety Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Coessens Larfillier
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Champagne Coessens Largillier Brut Nature NV
    "All of Coessens's champagnes come from the lieu-dit of Largillier. All are ma..."
    $160.00
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    • Alistair Cooper
      94 points
    Champagne Delavenne Nature Grand Cru Brut Nature NV
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2018
    • Brand Champagne Delavenne
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Champagne Delavenne Nature Grand Cru Brut Nature NV
    "Champagne Delavenne are set to be superstar Grower Champagne producers. In Fr..."
    $115.01
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    • Alistair Cooper
      95 points
    Champagne Delavenne Original 60/40 Grand Cru Brut Tradition NV
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Champagne Delavenne
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Champagne Delavenne Original 60/40 Grand Cru Brut Tradition NV
    "Champagne Delavenne are set to be superstar Grower Champagne producers. In Fr..."
    $95.00
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    • Sam Kim
      5 points
    • Guide Bettane e
      4 points
    • Cameron Douglas
      94 points
    Champagne Drappier 1er Cru Brut NV
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Champagne Drappier
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Champagne Drappier 1er Cru Brut NV
    Rating:
    100%
    "A blend of 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Meunier, only from Gr..."
    $75.00
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    • Campbell Mattin
      92 points
    • Josh Raynolds
      91 points
    • Wine Spectator
      91 points
    • Wine Enthusiast
      91 points
    Champagne Drappier Brut Nature Immersion 2 Bottle Gift Pack
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Champagne Drappier
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Champagne Drappier Brut Nature Immersion 2 Bottle Gift Pack
    Rating:
    100%
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    $449.99
    • Wine Spectator
      92 points
    • Josh Raynolds
      90 points
    • Wine Enthusiast
      90 points
    Champagne Drappier Rose Brut Nature NV
    • Variety Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Champagne Drappier
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Champagne Drappier Rose Brut Nature NV
    "Champagne Drappier Rose Brut Nature NV is a delightful and sophisticated spar..."
    $125.00
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    Champagne Jacquinot 'Harmonie Millesime' 1990
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 1990
    • Brand Jacquinot and Fils
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Champagne Jacquinot 'Harmonie Millesime' 1990
    "Pierre Jacquinot and his 2 sons Jacques and Jean-Guy have created "Champagne ..."
    $1,320.00
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    Champagne Jacquinot 'Symphonie Rose Millesime' 2013
    • Variety Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2013
    • Brand Jacquinot and Fils
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.4% Alcohol
    Champagne Jacquinot 'Symphonie Rose Millesime' 2013
    "Champagne Jacquinot 'Symphonie Rose Millesime' 2013 is an exquisite champagne..."
    $149.00
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    Champagne Louise Brison 'Impertinente Brut' Brut Rose NV
    • Variety Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Louise Brison
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Champagne Louise Brison 'Impertinente Brut' Brut Rose NV
    "Champagne Louise Brison is a tiny Organic and Biodynamically farmed vineyard ..."
    $110.00
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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:

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.