Sparkling Wine News
Handsome Brut, Canadian Sparkling Wine
Sparkling personality. Dry wit. At home in pinstripes, equally dapper in denim. Chilled out and charmingly tasteful. Grab a glass, pop the cork and treat yourself. You can take this Handsome Brut anywhere. “My only regret in life is that I didn’t drink enough Champagne,” said British economist John Maynard Keynes. A wise declaration, and…
Misal Brut Selection
Misal Royal – Brut Pink sparkling wine made only from Pinot Noir. We recommend it as a light summer aperitif, with seafood, vegetables and poultry. It can also be consumed with blueberries, cranberries and cherries. Misal Prestige – Extra Brut A sparkling wine preferred by wine enthusiasts made of Chardonnay, with the addition of Pinot Noir…
Misal, Croatian Sparkling Wine
In north-west Istria, Croatia two sisters are gaining attention for their impressive selection of sparkling wines. Ana and Katarina Peršurić are unlike many other winemakers – they’re young, they’re women and they are producing wines in a region not generally known for sparkling wine. The sisters followed in the centuries-old wine-making tradition of their family and starting production of…
Smith & Evans Sparkling Wines
Smith & Evans sparkling wines are produced in Somerset, UK, and created from a blend of ripe Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier Grapes. 2010 The wine has rich aromas of lemon, spice and toasted nuts. On the palate it keeps a taut balance between freshness and the minerality typical of Higher Plot with a…
Smith & Evans, English Sparkling Wine
Smith & Evans is a winery in Somerset founded by Guy Smith and Laura Evans. They first planted their Higher Plot vineyard in 2008, after a four year search to find an area to produce the highest possible quality sparkling wine. The White Lias Limestone Ridge of Higher Plot Farm has long been recognised as a…
Grant Burge: Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV
The Pinot Chardonnay Methode Traditionelle is made from a majority of fruit grown in the elevated cool climate regions of the Adelaide Hills and Eden Valley. The grapes produced here have delicate, yet quite intense flavours, as well as the natural acidity and lean, elegant flavours that are required to make high-quality sparkling wine in the…
No.1 Family Estate: Cuvée Remy 2007
Founder/Winemaker Daniel Le Brun created this ultimate cuvée in honour of his son, Remy Le Brun. It was officially released in January 2010 on his 21st birthday. The wine is a blend of 80% Pinot Noir, giving structure and power and 20% Chardonnay which contributes richness and finesse. Tasting Notes: This Vintage wine (2007) has…
Rosé Initial – Mon Premier Pink Frog
With its charming Ruby Red colour, the lightness of its pin-point bubbles, and the amazing fruity delights of its flavours and aromas when fresh red berries blend delicately with apple and rhubarb, Cuvée Rosé Initial captures the flavours of summer. Aptly named, the Cuvée Rosé Initial is the very first wine crafted by Laurent Lyothier under…
Grant Burge: Shiraz Carbernet NV
This quintessential and stylish Australian blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon is an indulgent wine is made in the true ‘methode traditionelle’ meaning fermented in a bottle. The Shiraz component was taken from vineyards in the southern end of the Barossa Valley near Lyndoch and the Eden Valley, where growing conditions are excellent for allowing…