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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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    Biscardo Millesimato Prosecco DOC NV
    • Variety Prosecco
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Biscardo
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 11.0% Alcohol
    Biscardo Millesimato Prosecco DOC NV
    "Founded in 1878 as a Veronese wine trader the company developed in the early ..."
    $29.99
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    Chandon Sparkling Brut NV
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Moet n Chandon
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Chandon Sparkling Brut NV
    "If variety is the spice of life, then Chandon Brut is a perfectly seasoned li..."
    $25.99
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    Cloudy Bay Pelorus Sparkling Brut Nv
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Cloudy Bay
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Cloudy Bay Pelorus Sparkling Brut Nv
    "Established in 1985, Cloudy Bay was one of the first five wine makers to vent..."
    $41.99
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    Henri Rousseau Cremant de Bourgogne NV
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Henri Rousseau
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Henri Rousseau Cremant de Bourgogne NV
    "Made fom a selection of our highest quality grapes, this wine discloses the f..."
    $44.99
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    Monmousseau Brut Etoile Nv
    • Variety Chenin Blanc
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Monmousseau
    • Cellaring None
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Monmousseau Brut Etoile Nv
    ""A great value for a summer party" - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast Magazine ..."
    $28.00
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    Piccini Venetian Dress Prosecco Extra Dry NV
    • Variety Prosecco
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Piccini
    • Cellaring None
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Piccini Venetian Dress Prosecco Extra Dry NV
    "Since 1882, the Piccini family has been pursuing a dream, which, over time ha..."
    $28.00
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    Sutton Grange "Fairbank' Rose 2021
    • Variety Rose Blend
    • Vintage 2021
    • Brand Sutton Grange
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Sutton Grange "Fairbank' Rose 2021
    "The 2021 Rose is a classic rosè from Sutton Grange made in the “methode ances..."
    $33.99
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    • Tyson Stelzer
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    Turkey Flat Sparkling Shiraz NV
    • Variety Shiraz
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Turkey Flat
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.9% Alcohol
    Turkey Flat Sparkling Shiraz NV
    "The base wine for our favourite fizz is created from a Solera system with an ..."
    $46.99
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    Tyrrells Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Tyrrell's
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Tyrrells Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV
    "Made from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the two major varieties tradi..."
    $33.00
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    AGUSTI TORELLO MATA BRUT RESERVA 2008 - 30 YEARS
    • Variety Multiple Grapes
    • Vintage 2008
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
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    AGUSTI TORELLO MATA BRUT RESERVA 2009
    • Variety Multiple Grapes
    • Vintage 2008
    • Brand Agusti Torello Mata
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
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    Andrew Garrett Sparkling Burgundy NV 1.5L Magnum
    • Variety Shiraz
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Andrew Garrett
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Andrew Garrett Sparkling Burgundy NV 1.5L Magnum
    "Grapes are harvested with the berries full of intense plum, blackberry and li..."
    $40.90
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    • James Suckling
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    Ashton Hills 'Piccadilly Valley' Vintage Sparkling Rosé 2018
    • Variety Rose Blend
    • Vintage 2018
    • Brand Ashton Hills
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Ashton Hills 'Piccadilly Valley' Vintage Sparkling Rosé 2018
    "Hand-picked fruit was chilled before gentle, whole bunch pressing. Fermented ..."
    $40.00
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    ASHTON HILLS 'SALMON' BRUT 2009
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2009
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
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    Babo Prosecco Rose NV
    • Variety Prosecco
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Babo
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 11.0% Alcohol
    Babo Prosecco Rose NV
    "89% Glera and 11% Pinot Noir from vineyards on the alluvial soils of San Mart..."
    $29.99
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    • James Halliday
      92 points
    • Huon Hooke
      95 points
    • Mike Bennie
      93 points
    Best's Great Western Sparkling Shiraz 2017
    • Variety Shiraz
    • Vintage 2017
    • Brand Best's Wines
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
    Best's Great Western Sparkling Shiraz 2017
    "An opulent purple mousse with fine bubbles."
    $35.00
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    Ca' D'Gal Moscato D'Asti Lumine 2018
    • Variety Moscato
    • Vintage 2018
    • Brand Ca' d'Gal
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 11.0% Alcohol
    Ca' D'Gal Moscato D'Asti Lumine 2018
    "This intensely perfumed, super fine Moscato is drawn from an amphitheatre of ..."
    $39.99
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    Ca' D'Gal Moscato D'Asti Lumine 2020
    • Variety Moscato
    • Vintage 2020
    • Brand Ca' d'Gal
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 11.0% Alcohol
    Ca' D'Gal Moscato D'Asti Lumine 2020
    "This intensely perfumed, super fine Moscato is drawn from an amphitheatre of ..."
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    Ca'Marian Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry NV
    • Variety Prosecco
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Ca'Marian
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 11.0% Alcohol
    Ca'Marian Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry NV
    "Nestled in the Alps' foothills, you'll find Prosecco's finest expression. The..."
    $34.99
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    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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    • James Halliday
      95 points
    Chandon Vintage Brut 2015
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2015
    • Brand Domaine Chandon
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 11.5% Alcohol
    Chandon Vintage Brut 2015
    "Over 36 months on lees, disgorged July '18; from estate vineyards at Coldstre..."
    $34.99
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    • Tom Cannavan
      90 points
    Cloudy Bay Pelorus Vintage Sparkling 1995
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 1995
    • Brand Cloudy Bay
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Cloudy Bay Pelorus Vintage Sparkling 1995
    "Nutty, nettly nose with a great depth of fruit. Palate has a lovely, fine and..."
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    Cow Punk Organic Pet Nat 2021
    • Variety Red Blends
    • Vintage 2021
    • Brand Cowpunk
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 11.7% Alcohol
    Cow Punk Organic Pet Nat 2021
    "Cow Punk are small batch wines made from single sites, crafted by Aaron Merce..."
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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.

 

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