RIPOSTE BY TIM KNAPPSTEIN The Scimitar Riesling, Clare Valley

Deep, luscious red velvet. Malt bursts onto your tongue and the raging hops kick in before the warming alcohol joins the fray. Hoppyness and warming malt goodness.

Jacob's Creek Chardonnay Pinot Noir Sparkling is the favourite of many Fine Wine Managers at Dan Murphy's as the ultimate "party" sparkling wine. Jacob's Creek Chardonnay Pinot Noir consistently out shines the more expensive opposition for freshness and vibrancy. The citrus and toasted cashew flavours of Chardonnay are married beautifully to the fresh bread crust characters of Pinot Noir.

With access to some of the very best vineyard land in the King Valley, Brown Brothers are able to craft an authentic Prosecco with all the hallmarks this style has become famous for. The elevated terroir produces a sparkling that is both crisp and gentle, with delicate lemon-pear flavours. Lively acidity through the palate complemented by a terrific long finish. The Italian influence here is for all to see. (Limited edition bottle**)

Brown Brothers Moscato has long been the a favourite among lovers of light, refreshing, delicately sweet wines and here is Brown Brothers sparkling version. Bursting with those typical flavours of sherbet and lively citrus, this full sparkling wine has lovely balanced acidity and is a great all occasion sparkling for those who like their bubbles a touch sweet.

Brown Brothers new Vintage Sparkling Moscato Rosa has a brink pink strawberry hue giving the wine a delightfully delicate feel. With the addition of a touch of Brown Brothers highly successful Cienna variety, this full sparkling sweet Rosé; exhibits a luscious spicy perfume and an intricate sweet palate. Balanced acidity helps keep the wine perfectly balanced and should be enjoyed chilled while in its youth.

Henkell is one of the world's most popular sparklings and one with a long and proud history. The classic Henkell Trocken is fresh and fruity with hints of ripe pear and green apple and the finish is crisp clean and lively.

Redolent of ripe grapes and raisins, this is a no-nonsense Tawny style that can be enjoyed chilled with a cheese platter or at room temperature with your favourite coffee.

Henkell is one of the worlds most renowned sparkling wine producers. Adam Henkell started making sparkling wine in Mainz on Germanys Rhine River in 1856. Henkell Rosé is a refreshing, elegant sparkling wine created from selected red grape varieties. Its gentle berry-like flavour is underpinned by a hint of strawberry aroma.

Freixenet is the world's biggest selling sparkling wine. Produced entirely from hand-harvested grapes and fermented in the bottle, it is a wine of great style and delicacy for its price.

A wine with the pizzazz of a unicorn, but the serious expression of a rhino, it will charge the palate with a surprising blend of citrus floral aromas & crisp fresh fruit flavours. Dazzling not just to the eye but to every sense.