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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Pelorus Rose
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Strawberry fruit aromas and some earthy notes.Delicate, light yeasty thread adding dimension. Smooth, lingering and complete, finishing savoury and dry.$46.95 Bottle -
The Cuvée Rosé from Laurent-Perrier is one of the most recognized rosé champagnes around.$149.95 Bottle
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This elegant Champagne has a lovely floral bouquet with refreshing fruit on the palate and an exquisite mousse. Light in body yet abundant in backbone and depth, a classic.$104.95 Bottle
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Fresh as a Rosé, balanced as a Bollinger. Bronze tones combined with the intense depth of a great red wine, The nobility of red berries: hints of red currant, cherry and wild strawberry A spicy touch, not unlike Special Cuvée. A subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity, with a tannic finish due to the adjunction of red wine Bubbles as fine as velvet Flavours of wild berries$139.95 Bottle
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A Chardonnay predominant Champagne offering an exotic floral fragrance and teasing edge of honey. Charming toastiness and beautiful poise and elegance. Refined and delicious.$89.95 Bottle
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Crafted by Clive Jones and the team at Nautilus in Marlborough from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Aged for three years on lees giving great complexity and toasty notes. Great value.$39.95 Bottle
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One of a kind. A high percentage of Pinot Meunier which gives it a mouth watering tingle of acidity and aged for three years in bottle before disgorgement...just like a vintage.$144.95 Bottle
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The quintessential Yellow Label - famous the world over. Medium bodied with a fine bead. Citrus, light toast and soft brioche flavours.$84.95 Bottle
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Crafted by Rudi Bauer and his team in Otago. The cool climate of Central is perfect for Chardonnay and Pinot destined for Methode. Crisp, elegant and refreshing. Produced organically.$37.95 Bottle
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Made from a combination of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown in the vineyards of Burgundy. It is as close as you'll get to champers without the price tag$34.95 Bottle
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Produced in Vilafranca, just south of Barcelona from the traditional Cava grapes of Macabeo and Parellada this is a dry and medium bodied sparkling. Great aperitif.$21.95 Bottle
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Classic Prosecco! Bursting with appealing fruit character; apple, white peach and honeysuckle aromas, with tart green apples and ripened limes offering a clean finish.$22.86 Bottle