Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque is known throughout the world not only for their classic, complex and artisan sparkling wine, but also the magnificent artwork on each of the Belle Époque bottles. The artwork is a homage to glassmaker Emile Gallé who painted a special bottle that was found in 1902 in a nondescript cupboard gathering dust. The Belle Époque Rosé is a smooth and finely chiselled, subtle and rich wine, with myriad floral notes and a long finish, to be enjoyed as an aperitif, throughout the evening.

Structured, full-bodied and fruity, this Peper-Heidsieck Rare Millesime Champagne has delicate, muted exotic fruits and mild spices on the nose. This is a wine with depth but also it has a harmonious lengthy finish.

Grant Burge, while normally known for full bodied reds, produce an exceptional sparkling here with an attractive nose of strawberry, stone fruit and biscuity notes leads to a richly flavoured, generous palate with a creamy mouth feel and beautifully crisp finish.

Paul and Gilli Lipscombe of Sailor Seeks Horse have extended their winemaking reach from the Huon Valley to northern Tasmania for this release. The fruit is sourced from the Small Wonder vineyard in Kayena, a Tamar Valley site currently undergoing organic conversion. This northern location typically offers more generous fruit weight than the Lipscombes’ home estate, while the proximity to the Tamar River ensures the cool-climate structure and acidity remains intact. In the cellar, the winemaking follows a low-intervention path. The fruit is fermented with indigenous yeasts and includes a portion of whole bunches to provide structural grip and aromatic lift. The wine is matured in French oak barriques, with only a small percentage of new wood used to maintain fruit clarity. Recent vintages of this collaboration have been well-received by critics; the Halliday Wine Companion awarded the 2022 release 96 points, noting its balance, poise, and detailed red-fruit profile. This is a precise expression of the Tamar Valley, shaped by two of Tasmania’s most respected winemakers.