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A zesty and refreshing sparkling wine with enticing fruit flavours of passionfruit and green apple which provide a sweetness that is well balanced by a citrus finish. A soft fine bubble completes the wine.

In the glass: Very pale straw. On the nose: Pear, lemon, apple lift. On the palate: Very fresh and lively with a savoury mix of white fruit, a slightly nutty layer of complexity and a velvety mouth-feel.

This Gold medal-winning Sparkling Shiraz has been sourced from McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek vineyards and has lovely smoothness thanks to ageing in old French oak. Deep garnet with a touch of brick, it presents lifted cassis, olive, plum and beetroot aromas. Vibrant and layered, the palate has a refreshing mix of sweet red fruits with touches of spice, juicy texture, firm tannins and generous length.

In the glass: Bright pale lemon. Om the nose: Musk and fresh white grape fruit lift. On the palate: Sweetly fruity and muscaty, soft and juicy with lots of confectionary characters. A good all-rounder that's lovely served well chilled.

Muscat grapes for this wine were imported from a number of lush vineyards spread across the warm and breezy inland regions of South Australia. The Moscato wine produced using this fruit features a bright hot-pink hue, with the nose exhibiting blissful aromas of lychee, mush, pink flowers and spice. The light and zesty palate are brimming with berry fruit and lemon sherbet flavours, offering a subtle sweetness on the mid-palate. The finish is crisp and refreshing. With an alcohol content of 8.5%, this wine can be enjoyed with as an aperitif, or with foods like Laksa and lightly-spiced Thai salads.

The Dunes & Greene Split Pick Moscato NV from South Australia is a delightful sweet wine. On the nose it displays notes of juicy peach, ripe pears and a hint of spice. In the glass, it is a light golden colour with a delicate effervescence. The palate is full and juicy with floral, honey and citrus flavours. The light sweetness is well balanced with a zesty acidity giving a crisp, refreshing finish. Perfect for pairing with spicy dishes or enjoying on its own.

Ian Hollick is a terrific Coonawarra producer and his marriage of bubbles and

The rich flavoursome Shiraz produced by Bleasdale at their Langhorne Creek vineyard is ideally suited to the sparkling style. Serve well chilled with the Christmas turkey and cranberry sauce.