No.1 Family Estate No.1 Reserve Blanc de Blancs Marlborough Methode Traditionelle NV $96 Sublimely elegant, this 100% chardonnay-derived delight exhibits subtle lemon brioche, apple shortcake and creamy cashew characters on the nose and it washes cleansing citrus and biscuity textures across the palate alongside pinprick-delicate bubbles and bright acidity. It’s incredibly well structured and finely … Read More
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Marisco Diamond Heart Blanc de Blancs 2017
Marisco Diamond Heart Blanc de Blancs 2017 $40 Crafted entirely from chardonnay, this long-in-the-making style shows heightened bready, yeasty aromatics, soft peachy tones in the mid-palate, roast cashew characters and a gorgeous, nutty, creamy complexity to the finish. Love it! http://www.marisco.co.nz
Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle Central Otago Blanc de Blancs 2015
Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle Central Otago Blanc de Blancs 2015 $79 This is the flagship sparkling wine in the Quartz Reef portfolio, only crafted when the fruit is absolutely perfect and the gods sprinkle fairy dust and fabulousness on the vintage. Produced from 100% certified organic and biodynamic chardonnay by winemaker Rudi Bauer and his … Read More
Veuve Laperrière Blanc de Blancs Brut NV
Veuve Laperrière Blanc de Blancs Brut NV $18 If you’re looking for a rich, creamy, cashewy, peachy bubbles with a hint of sweetness and a complete lack of wallet-impact then you’ve come to the right cul de sac. Made entirely from chardonnay (that’s where the peachiness comes from), it’s a grin-inducing, biscuity little sip that … Read More
Georges Michel Methode Traditionelle Blanc de Blancs NV
Georges Michel Methode Traditionelle Blanc de Blancs NV $25 ★★★½ If you’re new to the whole idea of sparkling sauvignon blanc – or if you’ve found many to be too sweet then fret not because Georges Michel is here to help. This is a blend of semillon and sauvignon blanc that’s scented with cut grass, … Read More