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• Twin Islands Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV

  An easy going, fruit-driven Marlborough sparkler. Aromas of apple, herb and a light crème patissiere thread give it charm, and …

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• Squawking Magpie SQM Blanc de Blanc Brut NV

  A Hawke’s Bay sparkling chardonnay of generous character, just right with seafood canapes. The nose of stonefruits, wax and brioche …

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• Sieur d’Arques Première Bulle Brut 2011

  Blanquette de Limoux, from Languedoc in France’s south-west, is a popular sparkling wine in its home market. Made predominantly from …

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• Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut NV

  Founded over thirty years ago, this American outpost of Champagne house Louis Roederer shows the possibilities of international winemaking projects. …

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• Lindauer Classic Rosé NV

  This perennial favourite of Cuisine wine panels was a tad less lustrous than usual in this tasting, but it still …

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• Lindauer Classic Brut Cuvée NV

  A slightly deeper colour indicates the pinot noir component here, even though it’s over 50% chardonnay. It’s a frothy, complete …

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• Jansz Tasmania Premium Rosé NV

  Tasmania is becoming Australia’s sparkling heartland. This NV Jansz is a lighter type of sparkling rosé, lovely with gravlax. It …

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• Gustave Lorentz Crémant d’Alsace Rosé NV

  The French region of Alsace is not well-known downunder for sparkling wine, but this chardonnay-pinot blanc-pinot noir blend shows its …

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• Gancia Asti DOCG NV

  This quaffable muscat-based bubbly from Italy’s north-west fits well with a luxurious dessert like pavlova. Gancia has a little more …

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• Deutz Marlborough Cuvée Rosé 2009

  Deutz Marlborough sparklers are justifiably famous. This pink version has real charm. Refined fruit aromas and smooth integration of yeasty …

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