Di Giorgio Sparkling Merlot 2016
Sparkling Red rarely gets a mention outside of the Christmas period, but when done well it can match many types of dishes. Make sure you’re matching power with power though: […]
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Perelada Stars Brut Nature Cava 2014
An exclusive import to Australia by Cellarmasters. Cava continues to offer great value for money, considering the amount of labour involved in making. A blend of indigenous xarel-lo, parellada and […]
Stockman’s Ridge Storm Sparkling 2011
Irony that the last time I reviewed a wine from Stockman’s Ridge (2016), I wrote this introduction: “It’s funny, Pinot Noir should probably be Orange’s flagship red grape….but there’s few […]
Mitchell Harris Sabre Sparkling 2014
The Mitchell Harris flagship. This vintage sees the mix as 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir and the alcohol dropped a little. Fruit sourced from the Macedon and Pyrenees ranges. […]
Taltarni Sparkling Brut 2012
Peter Warr and Robert Heywood, winemakers for Taltarni also get to perfect their sparkling craft at Tasmanian bubbles house, Clover Hill. Made from traditional sparkling grapes with Chardonnay (64%), Pinot […]
Yelland & Papps Devote Sparkling Vermentino 2016
Sparkling Vermentino? Why not!? The Y&P team continue to challenge the dominant paradigms with quality products. “Methode Traditionelle” and crown seal. Yelland & Papps, Devote, Sparkling, Vermentino, Barossa Valley, 2016 […]
Hoddles Creek Estate Blanc de Blancs Pinot Blanc 2015
Hoddles Creek Estate’s foray into the world of sparkling comes not from their glorious chardonnay, but from one of their unheralded grapes, Pinot Blanc. Made in a traditional method from […]
