Zephyr Marlborough Blanc de Blancs Methode Traditionnelle 2019

8 April 2026By Yvonne

Zephyr Marlborough Blanc de Blancs Methode Traditionnelle 2019 $75 Created from just 600 Chardonnay vines grown in their Alice Mills vineyard in Rapaura, this deliciously dry, mineral-laced sparkling wine captures the delicate citrus florals and soft, nutty lacings that great blanc de blanc demands. Almost 6 years on lees has injected depth, freshness and precision … Read More

No.1 Family Estate No.1 Reserve Blanc de Blancs Marlborough Methode Traditionelle NV

15 February 2022By Yvonne

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

Marisco Diamond Heart Blanc de Blancs 2017

7 April 2021By Yvonne

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

6 January 2021By Yvonne

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

4 October 2018By Yvonne

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

20 October 2015By Yvonne

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