The Sparkling Dozen | Festive Drops
Raise your glass, and let’s toast the sparkling revolution this festive season, where every bubble tells a story of innovation, tradition, and the joy of discovery.
HUNGERFORD HILL
2021 Dalliance
Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes our 2021 vintage offers a harmonious balance of fruitiness, acidity, and complexity, making it an excellent choice for those who appreciate the nuances of well-crafted sparkling wines.
TASTING Hints of fresh fruits, floral notes, and brioche. Well-balanced acidity, crispness, and light body but with full effervescence.
FOOD MATCH While fried chicken is the cliche, and works perfectly well we feel the best match for sparkling is a fresh fruit platter.
CELLARING As long as you want summer to last.
PRICE $50
LATITUDE 32 WINES
Methode Traditionelle Sparkling
Our inaugural sparkling wine has been made using the traditional method with a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir fruit from our Duck Hollow vineyard on Deasy’s Road, Pokolbin. Disgorged in March 2024, the four and a half years on lees creates a brioche and buttermilk texture, with the 40-year old dry-grown vines providing intensity. TASTING Elegant and complex, with notes of toasted brioche, and almond. Fine mousse, a creamy texture, and a lingering finish of citrus and hazelnut.
FOOD MATCH A summer's day, a celebration, or just having a chilled-out day with friends, family, and loved ones.
CELLARING 5-8 years – but who can wait that long...
PRICE $75
PETERSON HOUSE
2023 Prosecco
Discover the refined elegance of our 2023 Sparkling Prosecco, a vibrant expression of this classic varietal. Crafted using traditional bottle fermentation methods and aged on lees for one year, this wine strikes a perfect balance between freshness and complexity.
TASTING This bottle-fermented Prosecco showcases a unique depth of flavour. Fresh and fruity upfront. Mid-palate: Creamy lemon curd nuances. Finish: Developed citrus flavours of cumquat jam and mandarins.
FOOD MATCH Perfectly versatile, this sparkling wine pairs beautifully with light nibbles, seafood dishes and citrus desserts.
CELLARING 1-4 years.
PRICE $33
BLUEBERRY HILL VINEYARD
2024 Sparkling Rosé
A Blueberry Hill Vineyard classic, our 2024 vintage Sparkling Rosé is true to form, with light, delicate flavours, and the unmistakably fine beading of the Charmat method. Perfectly suited to an afternoon with friends and family on a beautiful summer’s day.
TASTING Soft, delicate strawberries and cream flavours, complemented by a biscuity nose and extremely light, salmon pink colour.
FOOD MATCH Fresh seafood.
CELLARING Drink now - 2028.
PRICE $45.
BONVILLA ESTATE
Bubbly Miss B
A fresh and lively Rosé with rich fruit flavours, and delightful aromas of rose petals, wild berry sorbet and watermelon. Clean and refreshing this wine is perfect for any occasion.
TASTING Rose petals. wild berries, sorbet.
FOOD MATCH Perfect for Christmas brunch with smoked salmon bagels.
CELLARING Drink now.
PRICE $38
ELBOURNE WINES
2022 Black Pegasus Sparkling Shiraz
The ultimate Australian summer BBQ or Christmas Day sparkling! Quality Hunter Valley Shiraz has been specially selected to produce this delicious sparkling red sure to get any gathering off to the perfect start. Serve ice cold straight from the fridge and enjoy!
TASTING Bright red fruits with a hint of sweetness and subtle acid line to round out a full mouth flavour.
FOOD MATCH Honey glazed baked ham.
CELLARING Drink now to 2026.
PRICE $30
KELMAN VINEYARD
Moscato 2023
With hand-picked grapes Kelman Moscato is a beautifully balanced refreshing spritzed wine to enjoy as is or makes a fantastic cocktail base: fill a glass with ice and add a nip of gin, squeeze in some lime and top up with Moscato. Add berries and you’re ready for your Instagram shot!
TASTING Colour: pale salmon pink. Nose: strawberry, Turkish delight, rose, lychee. Palate: Well balanced, slightly sweet, with a light spritz and clean finish.
FOOD MATCH Pavlova with berries, Macarons, or even spicy Asian as the sweetness can counterbalance the heat.
CELLARING Enjoy now!
PRICE $28
BEN EAN
Still House Wines – NV Sparkling Cuvée
The first release of our Sparkling Cuvée was named in honour of our Heritage-listed Still House at Ben Ean. This Chardonnay dominant sparkling wine is referred to as the “Goldilocks” of our sparkling range as it is suitable for all palates and the perfect accompanist for the festive season and year-round drinking.
TASTING Fresh and clean with lifted citrus blossom and talc on the nose. The palate is soft and dry displaying lemon and lime flavours with hints of white peach and nectarine and creamy mouthfeel. It has an elegant and dry finish.
FOOD MATCH Freshley shucked Port Stephen oysters drizzled with Nam Jim.
CELLARING Now, now, now.
PRICE $28
DE BORTOLI WINES HUNTER VALLEY
King Valley Prosecco
The King Valley is Australia’s natural home for Prosecco. De Bortoli and many other grape growing families in the region, originated from Northern Italy where the Prosecco grape is indigenous. This style is gentle, easy, and the perfect summer sparkler!TASTING This Prosecco is fruit-driven and pale with green hues. It tastes of green apple and pear with fresh pithy lemon, gentle creaminess, complete with the very fine bubbles that we call ‘bead’.
FOOD MATCH Fresh seafood, savoury cheeses, cured meats and fruits.
CELLARING Perfect to drink now or over the next 18 months.
PRICE $17.95
GARTELMANN WINES 2024
Brittany’s Blanc de Blancs
Named after owner Matt Dillow’s eldest daughter Brittany and made from 100% Hunter Valley Chardonnay. A wine with finesse, delicacy and an absolute Cellar Door favourite.
TASTING Pale straw in colour, light and lively on the palate with a freshness akin to crisp green apple. Nectarine, white peach and sherbet flavours abound, adding to the complex yet delicate fine mousse bead.
FOOD MATCH A classic aperitif style... to be enjoyed pre-dinner with fresh rock oysters, gourmet nibbly bits on pumpernickel or just by itself.
CELLARING Drink now as a young wine or short-term cellaring 3 – 5 years.
PRICE $40
TAMBURLAINE ORGANIC WINES
Bull in a China Shop Prosecco
A fresh and vibrant Prosecco, capturing the essence of Italian sparkling wines with fruit flavours and crisp acidity. Perfect for any celebration or as a refreshing aperitif. TASTING Pale straw colour with lively bubbles. The nose offers green apple and white peach aromas, with hints of floral notes. On the palate, it's light and crisp, showcasing flavours of juicy citrus and pear.
FOOD MATCH A perfect accompaniment to seafood appetizers, light salads, or creamy cheeses like burrata. Great with antipasto or enjoyed on its own as an aperitif.
CELLARING Best enjoyed young and fresh.
PRICE $25
WANDIN VALLEY ESTATE
NV Cuvée
Our Sparkling Cuvée is a crowd favourite and loves to be the centre of attention at gatherings. Enjoy cold for maximum enjoyment.
TASTING Young, vibrant and zesty with notes of lemon citrus and hints of peach and nectarine.
FOOD MATCH Duck liver parfait with brioche croutons.
CELLARING Drink now or up to 3 years.
PRICE $30
