Codorniu Cuvee Barcelona 1872 Rosé NV $31.00 ★★★★ This is the first time I’ve tried Spanish Cava made in a rosé style and I really like it. While white cava is traditionally made using Macabeu, Xarel-lo and Parellada grapes, this is made from a selection of different red grapes and is fermented in oak casks. … Read More
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Jansz Tasmania Premium Rosé Brut NV
Jansz Tasmania Premium Rosé Brut NV $28 ★★★★½ Tasmania is known around the world as a producer of super-fine, delicate sparkling wines and Jansz have been at the top of the tree since 1986. They’ve even coined their own brand ‘Methode Tasmanoise’ in homage to their France-Australia founders. This rosé is ultra-pale, ballet-shoe pink with … Read More
Torresella Prosecco DOC NV
Torresella Prosecco DOC NV $14.99 ★★★ This is for lovers of sparkling wine so dry it’s practically skeletal. Aromas of green apple, lime, flint and oyster shells lead to a nicely balanced, lean, chalky mouthfeel containing hints of citrus and shows good length of flavour. www.winesale.co.nz
Dunes & Greene Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV
Dunes & Greene Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV $19 ★★★ A creamy, peach & lemony sparkler from Angaston in South Australia crafted by winemaker Teresa Heuzenroeder that will please the crowds if served super chilled. There’s a hint of musky spice on the finish which I think would make it a winner with soft, creamy cheeses. … 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
Mimi Sparkling Pink
Mimi Sparkling Pink $13.99 ★★★½ Aromas of delicate strawberry shortcake and cranberry cashew trail mix lead the way to soft cherry, breadcrust and biscuit flavours. It’s fresh, smooth, lengthy and the mind boggles as to how they make this wine at such a low price? Serve chilled and with salmon blinis. Widely available.
Sparkling Spring
Published NZME Regional Newspapers Sat 10 Oct 2015 There’s something about the onset of Spring which sparks the desire for something well, sparkling. Mimi Sparkling Pink $13.99 ★★★½ Aromas of delicate strawberry shortcake and cranberry cashew trail mix lead the way to soft cherry, breadcrust and biscuit flavours. It’s fresh, smooth, lengthy and the … Read More
Beso De Rechenna Reserva Brut Nature Cava
Beso De Rechenna Reserva Brut Nature Cava $22 ★★★★ Crafted from 80% macabeo and 20% chardonnay, this is a superb example of deliciously dry and bony bubbles, which boasts delicate breadcrust characters, snappy apple and pear, and a squeak of lime on the finish. Lovely stuff indeed. www.stvincentscave.com
Vega Barcelona Cava
Vega Barcelona Cava $16.95 ★★★½ Pillowy soft mousse and aromas of white peach, brulee and a hint of gentle chalkiness give good complexity to this Spanish sparkler. A blend of 30% Macebeo, 35% Xarello, 35% Parellada, this fizz is gently dry and boasts a clean, tangy green apple note on the finish. www.accentonwine.co.nz
Champagne de Castelnau Brut Réserve Édition 2015
Champagne de Castelnau Brut Réserve Édition 2015 $59.95 ★★★★½ This sparkler seriously over-delivers for the price. Created by long-time winemaker Elizabeth Sarcelet to commemorate the 102nd anniversary of the Tour de France, it will definitely appeal to those who like creamy, cashew and soft, lemony notes in their champagne. Delicate biscuit characters combine with clean … Read More