A remarkably-priced Australian sparkler, considering that it’s made from estate-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. A soft, fresh, flavoursome wine that you can confidently roll out, knowing your guests will think you shelled out much more than you actually did.
Mionetto Gran Rose Extra Dry is an irresistible Spumante from the Mionetto Prestige line with a captivatingly fine and long-lasting perlage that makes an ideal aperitif. Its cuvée of red grapes from Veneto and Trentino exude a beguiling fruitiness aroma with notes of pink grapefruit, raspberry, pomegranate and black currant. Its finely fruity taste unfolds with hints of raspberry, with a dry, refreshing finish. This sparkling Italian wine is a summer-time hit waiting to happen.
The resealable Zork closure means you can drink this baby over an extended period. The Gisborne grapes (Pinot Noir and Chardonnay) deliver vibrant aromas and flavours displaying apple and melon charac
Bright yellow colour with some greenish tones. Bright and clean. Generous bubble detachment. On the nose it s clean and fruity, with some ageing notes. Very expressive. In the mouth there are ripe fruits, with a hint of nuts and a good balance. Long lasting, tasty, powerful in the mouth.
Bright yellow colour with some greenish tones. Bright and clean. Generous bubble detachment. On the nose it s clean and fruity, with some ageing notes. Very expressive. In the mouth there are ripe fruits, with a hint of nuts and a good balance. Long lasting, tasty, powerful in the mouth.
With pale pink hues, this sparkling wine presents fresh red berries and hints of baked bread on the nose. The palate displays a fine mousse and gentle autolytic character providing complexity.
With three years of aging under its designer belt, the Sasa is rich, creamy, gorgeously textured and exquisitely crafted. So very good, then.
The wonderful Leoube, titans of Provencal rose production, make a wonderful sparkling model, revealing the barest of blushes but packed with plenty of fresh vibrancy.
‘Brut Nature’ signifies this is dry, without dosage (i.e. added sweetness). An excellent dry vintage cava from a premium producer.
Its freshness and finesse gladly accompany exchanges and chatter, or even transform them into long Conversations. Very active and continuous bubble trains, this seductive and classic blend of wheat, biscuit, pear then mineral and woody notes give it a rather complex nose. A sharp attack, firm and slender with a hint of acidity. Grapefruit notes and slight bitterness mix with minerality. A long and slightly chalky finish.
Of course with all that smashing of bubbly bottles on boaty hulls at launch time, it’s only natural that a big-name champagne brand is associated with the pinnacle of yacht races. One of the world’s biggest-selling champagnes, a nose of citrus, peach and vanilla is enhanced by Mumm’s trademark biscuity nuances. With its silky, mouthfilling mousse and lovely fresh, lingering finish, this is something to sip on as you watch our Kiwi crew sail to glory.
16/20 | Jancis Robinson - "Tasted blind. Came 10th out of the 12 wines in the tasting. Greenish gold. Steady bead. Light nose – not much autolysis. Masses of acidity and quite youthful and almost lemonade-like. Very well made. Clean and a tad green. Super fresh. Not much finish."
One of the great champagne names, Pommery’s non-vintage is delicate with a focused mid-palate. A fresh, fruity style that is great as an aperitif.
With a lively and expressive character, this wine will convince you and seduce you with the Eloquence of its structure and its aromas. Golden with light green hues and fine bubbles. First aromatic nose contains grapefruit, almond, biscuit, pear then mineral, peppery and spicy notes. Sharp, tense with great tone. Acidity gives rhythm, purity and precision. The finish is long with chalky sensations, mineral to salty, typical of our terroir.
A surprising roundness powered by peach and yellow pear fruit, which slowly reveal exotic hints of lychee tempered by explosive citrus notes.
Full of character, irrepressibly exuberant, it has great finesse and delicious smoky red fruit characters.
A sustainably grown Marlborough Pinot Gris, pale with golden touches in colour, with delicate aromas of rockmelon, green tea and lime that yield to additional layers of pear and Turkish delight.
Pastry flavors and orange zest. Then more complex with wheat, white fruit, toast, coffee...Fresh and round, vinosity and volume in the mouth. Finale with flavors of biscuits and almonds. Is distinguished from other wines by its greedy and round side.
A delicate cherry colour with a hint of copper. The mousse is fine and persistent. On the nose, there are aromas of red fruits.
First summer nose: white fruits, toasted almonds …Then more expression: lemon, bread, pastry accompany the mineral notes. Pointed and slender. Beautiful vinosity with smooth and silky texture. Long and mineral finish, clean with a salty note.
