The Everwild Reserve Sparkling Brut NV smells like marshmallow and fruit toast. It’s zingy and mineral-driven and while not as weighty in the mouth as the Riche, it has with some nutty complexity on the finish.
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Everwild Reserve Sparkling Cuvee Riche NV
The Everwild Reserve Sparkling Cuveé Riche NVhas attractive aromas of white peach and summer flowers, elegant mid-palate weight and a spritzy, tangy length of flavour.
Millton Vineyard Muskats @ Dawn 2011
With a striking bottle design featuring a silver crown seal and an exclusive Kate Sylvester print on the label, Millton Vineyard’s Muskats @ Dawn 2011 ($22) is a “biologically produced” pearler from Gisborne which I hear was the surprise hit of the local wine and food festival this year. “We couldn’t keep up with demand – it … Read More
Sherwood Estate Laverique 2008
As far as sparkling wines go, the Sherwood Estate 2008 Laverique ($30) is now a new favourite. A 50/50 blend of chardonnay and pinot noir, its lean, lemony aromas and elegant, minerally mouthfeel made it lovely to drink. Rich, toasty and fresh, it has personality, poise and fantastic length of flavour. www.sherwood.co.nz. I have to be honest and … Read More
Nobilo Icon Methode Traditionnelle 2007
Nobilo Icon Methode Traditionnelle 2007 $24 Sexy rose-gold colour and boasting aromas of quince paste, almond and delicate raspberry notes. Ultra-clean and elegant in the extreme this local sparkling represents absolutely superb value for money. www.nobilo.co.nz
Quartz Reef Central Otago Methode Traditionnelle Rosé NV
Quartz Reef Central Otago Methode Traditionnelle Rosé NV $35 Gorgeous trout-pink colour with vibrant cherry blossom, strawberry shortcake and toasted bagel aromas. Clean and elegant, it boasts seductive spritz, textural complexity and impressively rich length of flavour. Made from 100% Bendigo pinot noir, this is a sensational example. More please! Available from fine wine stores or … Read More
Lindauer Special Reserve Brut Cuvee NV
Lindauer Special Reserve Brut Cuvee NV $19 I love its classic coppery-gold colour and the aromas of oatmeal and ANZAC biscuits. Elegantly spritzy in the mouth with tangy white peach and creamy, toasty characters on the finish it’s a great value bubbles for any occasion. Widely available.