Despite what the French may tell you, 'Champagne' wine was not invented by the famed monk Dom Pérignon - it was the English! It is largely thanks to 17th-century scientist Christopher Merrit and the superior glass production techniques in England that we have champagne today; though the myth of Perignon stuck better than the truth, and his name is now associated with the prestige cuvee of Moet & Chandon. Now 'Champagne' can refer only to sparkling wine of a certain style, produced in the Champagne region. But while it's the most famous type, don't overlook the extraordinary range of other sparkling wines available, like prosecco and methode traditionelle.
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Notes of fresh fruit (red and black cherry, red plum and hints of red apple) are complemented by notes of biscuit and brioche. Soft and full palate of red fruits is balance with a backbone of acidity. The wine has a pure fullness of goodness, with an attractive structured toasty finish.
$57.95
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Awatere River Méthode Traditionnelle NV is a classic sparkling wine made by the traditional bottle fermentation method. Showing citrus, apple, red berry and toasty aromas with exuberance, elegance and the complexity expected of a fine sparkling wine.
$24.95
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Hues of peach and salmon in the glass, the nose opens to wonderful delicate aromas of peach, baked apple and fresh raspberry notes. The scrumptious palate of wild strawberry and cream is augmented by the fine mousse releasing shortbread flavours that leads to a refreshing, refined and salivating finish. Delicious and dry.
$44.95
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Clean and crisp flavours with delicious lemon and green apple freshness, subtle minerality, delicate notes of freshly baked bread, the palate is creamy and keeps giving, as it has many layers of complexity.
$34.95
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Beautifully rose gold in colour - aging on lees in bottle for at least 36 months delivers a wine rich in complexity with brioche flavours layered with hints of apple blossom and citrus.
$41.95
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Mumm Marlborough is a distinctive sparkling wine that marries the best of New Zealand Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes with the Methode Traditionnalle style of French winemaking. The Result is a refine, elegant wine of exceptional quality and delightfully fruity notes.
$41.95
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Subtle creamy notes with hints of fresh brioche. Citrus and pear lift the palate adding layers of complexity intertwined with a creamy softness.
$37.95
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Pét-nat is an abbreviation for “pétillant naturel”—a French term that roughly translates to “naturally sparkling”.
$31.95
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Made from Pinot Noir grapes and gently infused with a natural strawberry essence which gives Fraise its name. This wine has a hint of sweetness and a delicious lingering taste of strawberries.
$15.95
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Haha wines are made to enjoy, so don't let this touch your wine rack, get it straight in the fridge! Bright ripe fruit flavours, crisp and refreshing - great, fun bubbly!
$18.95
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A blend of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir, Haha's new sparkling wine is another reliable addition to their growing stable.
$18.95
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A dry wine, the taste is crisp and complex with notes of citrus and hints of strawberry sorbet and toasty notes. Well balanced with lifted creaminess.
$15.95
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