Bodegas Patrocinio Gran Zinio Cava Non-Vintage
Pale yellow. Very elegant with fruity notes and nuances of ageing in bottle. Good acidity and long finish. Round, warm, very pleasant, fresh and lively. From the appetizers, even the moldy rind cheeses (blue, Cabrales etc ) and white pulp, through and including blue fish stews and roasted chicken with crayfish. Xarel-lo, Macabeu, Parellada Bodegas Patrocinio, the producer of 'Zinio' is based in the town of Urunuela in Rioja Alta, the classic region in Northern Spain renowned for its tempranillo-based wines. In 1986 a group of grape-growers decided to combine their production to form Bodegas Patrocinio and make branded wines. Until then all the product of the vineyard was sold to other wineries in Rioja. Zinio has been one of their most successful brands. The Zinio sees 6 months in oak while the Zinio Crianza is oak-aged for 14 months. The Gran Zinio Cava originates in Penedes, the home of Cava and is made by the traditional method from the traditional Cava varieties, Xarello, Macabeo and Parellada.
Veuve Ambal Cremant de Bourgogne Rose Non-Vintage
This is the embodiment of elegance and class from beginning to end. The delicate salmon pink colour is a good indication of style. Inviting red fruit and floral aromas add to a subtle biscuit complexity. It's dry with an almost savoury acid finish. Chill well and serve as an aperitif or with sushi and sashimi, smoked ocean trout or red fruit desserts. The Cremant de Bourgogne Appellation Controllee has strict regulations related to production to guarantee a wine of the best quality. The grapes are sourced exclusively from Burgundy and are all harvested by hand. Tropical Fruit, Citrus Fruit, Red Fruit, Yeasty Pale salmon pink. Pinot Noir, Gamay and a touch of Chardonnay Maison Veuve Ambal was founded in the heart of Burgundy in 1898, by Veuve Marie Ambal, widow of a Parisian banker. Marie returned to Rully to join her brother, wine lover and wine broker, at the time "method traditionelle" was being introduced for sparkling wines. The wines immediately gained recognition, and her grandson Charles Roux Ambal, followed by his grandson and current President Eric Piffaut, have continued to build on Marie's philosophy of quality, and the combination of tradition and modernity which is the signature of Veuve Ambal. With over 200 hectares of vineyards across Burgundy, mainly planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Veuve Ambal remain leaders in the production of Cremant de Bourgogne today.
Hancock & Hancock Mclaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz Non-Vintage
Dark berry fruit aromas, sweet plum and spicy flavours, silky tannins and a rich, velvety smooth palate.
Hanging Tree Wines Sparkling Shiraz
Deep garnet in colour with lifted ripe berry Shiraz fruit, complemented with subtle coconut oak and spice. The palate is soft and rounded with plum and blackcurrant flavours. Subtle oak sweetness is balanced with a natural efferrvescence. Enjoy with BBQ ribs, roast turkey, mixed cheese platter or dark chocolate mousse!
Mandala M Sparkling Non-Vintage
Bimbadgen Sparkling Cuvée Non-Vintage
An appealing Sparkling, crafted from a blend of Semillon and Chardonnay from Bimbadgen's vineyards in the Upper Hunter, that's perfect with fresh seafood.Pale and bright. White peach, pear and green apple aromas. Super-dry with a tight core of lemon, lime and grapefruit, tightly-wound acidity, creamy mousse and a zippy finish. A lovely aperitif style Sparkling with appealing freshness.
Yves Premium Cuvée Non-Vintage
This is winemaker Larry Cherubino at his best, producing this Yarra Valley Chardonnay Premium Cuvée that delivers immediate appeal, with satisfying flavours.Very pale and bright. Pretty nose of white peach, red apple, oatmeal and jasmine. Very dry and refined, with saline complexity alongside the core of citrus and fig, with tight lime juicy acidity, creamy mousse and a savoury finish.
Balnaves Sparkling Cabernet Non-Vintage
The Balnaves Coonawarra Vineyard was established in 1975 and is situated at the southern end of the Coonawarra Terra Rossa strip. The Balnaves family arrived in the region in 1855 from Paisley, Scotland and opened their first general store in Penola in 1858.Balnaves have used Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to make this modern Sparkling red. This wine is a blend of complex and elegant parcels from ten vintages of reserve wines, matured in a solera system.Rich and complex with cassis, blackberry and violet, combined with mature Coonawarra Cabernet characters of chocolate, leather and truffle. Ready to drink on release, this wine will gain complexity and softness with careful cellaring.
Henkell Troken Dry Non-Vintage
Grant Burge Pinot Noir Chardonnay Brut
The wine pours well with impressive mousse, followed by a fine bead with moderate persistence. Deep straw colour base wine. The nose is showing some developed character with aroma of yeast lees, cashew and biscuit with honeycomb end note. Creamy textured palate, with flavours of strawberry, yeast lees and biscuit. Clean acid finish. Creamy strawberry aftertaste. A very good Commercial style. Cellar 1-2 years (2009-2010) Alc/Vol: 12.5% First tasted: August 1999 A newly re packaged Methode Champenoise and at its price point, very impressive. Bright pale straw colour followed by very fine and very persistent bead. Excellent nose with distinct yeast autolysis and a hint of grapefruit and citrus. Full bodied creamy palate, excellent finesse followed by persistent biscuit, yeast flavours and crisp acid finish. Great everyday drinking.