The Taittinger Champagne house in Rheims was founded in 1734, and this recent, fine-bubbled descendant echoes that distinguished history. The brilliant body is golden yellow in colour. The bubbles are fine, while the foam is discreet yet lingering. The nose, very open and expressive, delivers aromas of fruit and brioche. It also gives off the fragrance of peach, white flowers (hawthorn, acacia) and vanilla pod. The entry onto the palate is lively, fresh and in total harmony. This is a delicate wine with flavours of fresh fruit and honey. Taittinger Brut Réserve, which acquires its maturity during three and four years ageing in the cellar, offers excellent aromatic potential.

Distant South Cuvee has captured the power, finesse, complexity, and purity of both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the cool climate of Tasmania

A nice change from Aussie bubbles, this German brut has a surprisingly smooth and creamy taste for the uninitiated, with fizzing fruit flavours and a delicious lingering finish. Prost!

Effortless harmony and elegance is the simplest way to describe the sublime Henri Laurent Champagne. Rich in character and texture with dried apricot and honeyed notes, this is remarkable value non-vintage Champagne.

Bollinger Special Cuvee is the result of the delicate blending between harvest grapes and a majority of reserve wines, including some, ages in magnums for more than 15 years in Bollingers cellars. To the eye: A golden colour, distinctive of black grape varieties. Very fine bubbles. To the nose: A beautiful aromatic complexity. Ripe fruit and spice aromas. Hints of roasted apples, apple compote and peaches. To the palate: A subtle combinations of structure, length and vivacity. Bubbles like velvet. Pear, brioche and spicy aromas, notes of fresh walnut.

Fleur de Prairie Sparkling White's pale salmon colour beautifully complements its freshly balanced palate. A harmonious blend of grapefruit and peach flavours greet you with the first sip, followed by a lengthy finish that pairs perfect with meals.

Jansz NV Rosé is Tasmanian and Tasmania is renowned as Australia's home of great quality sparkling wine. It's cool latitude and maritime climate are ideal to produce powerful fruit flavours balanced by elegance and natural acidity. This pale salmon rosé is a reliable sparkling wine at a very good price. The latest NV release is toasty on the nose, then offers just faint hints of peach or berry flavors. It's lithe yet creamy on the palate, with a long finish.

As the only Tasmanian specialist devoted to the traditional methods from Champagne, this is a unique offering from a great region for sparkling. Honeysuckle and citrus scents are immediately apparent, with slight aromas of nougat, roasted nuts and a hint of strawberry from the Pinot Noir. Delicate fruits and creaminess fills the mouth with a lingering finish of citrus and nougat.

Fine and fresh delivering serious quality while still promoting a frivolous side. Chandon's Vintage has the depth of character that makes you sip, pause and reflect on its complex bakery notes, freshness and citrus fruit, while still enjoying its more obvious strawberry and cream character.

This chardonnay-dominant bubbly is lighter and sweeter than the other from Yellowglen and shows hazelnut aroma, lemon-citrus flavour, impressive fineness and a clean, sweetish but well-balanced finish. Like its Pink stablemate, this is definitely a party wine.