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It's powerful, savoury and deeply vinous with notes of toasted nuts, citrus, and a hint of brioche. This is an epic Australian sparkling wine - really unlike anything else we have seen in Australia. For the time and patience it took Ray and Maree to craft this, we thank them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Wow. This is impressive. Wild. So nutty, savoury, whiffs of fino sherry, dried apple, faint farmhouse cider... So complex, so interesting, rich, powerful statement in its way and so very delicious. An experience in the glass. Brilliant.”\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“This magnificent multi-vintage sparkling wine is for people who like their fizz bone-dry, super-complex and with heaps of rich, nutty, yeasty, savoury flavour.” - Max Allen (Australian Financial Review)\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Lethbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41120038453291,"sku":"NV Nadeson Collis Coda","price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/NVNadesonCollisCoda.webp?v=1719447293"},{"product_id":"2017-gilbert-methode-traditional","title":"2017 Gilbert Methode Traditionelle","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted by one of NSW’s brightest stars, Will Gilbert, the 2017 Gilbert Méthode Traditionelle is a sparkling wine that truly stands out. Will is a sixth-generation winemaker, based in Mudgee, and part of a winemaking dynasty that’s been around for over a century. Since taking the reins of the family business, Will has made waves with his meticulous approach and innovative touch. Named the 2021 GT WINE Young Winemaker of the Year, he’s certainly one to watch—and his wines speak volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis zero-dosage sparkler is a showcase of Will’s precision and creativity. Made from the classic Champagne blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir, it’s sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Orange. These vineyards, perched between 880 and 1080 metres, enjoy the perfect mix of cool-climate conditions and abundant sunshine, creating fruit with striking acidity and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is all about purity and balance. Handpicked grapes are whole-bunch pressed, then undergo primary fermentation and maturation in stainless steel and neutral oak before being aged for 63 months on lees. It's a sparkling wine with a fine mousse, razor-sharp acidity, and flavours of red fruit, crisp apple, and a touch of salinity that leaves you refreshed and reaching for another glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill’s passion for letting the vineyard speak is clear here—this is sparkling without any added sugar, just natural texture and depth. Whether enjoyed solo or paired with food, this is a wine that shows why Will Gilbert is one of the most exciting talents in Australian winemaking right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Meyer lemon, pineapple hull and peach fuzz. Hazelnut shell, chamomile and frangipani blooms. Sandy soils, ginger and parsnip root. Elevated acidity with long lines that ebb and flow. 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The intense salmon pink colour is stunning before you even taste the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo shrinking violet, this is a textured, complex wine that saw some partial oak treatment before the second fermentation in bottle. Floral, red roses, strawberry gum leaf - the aromas are delicate and ethereal but the palate has real depth and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Australia's best bubbles, Rose or not...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Light salmon pink in the glass with a superfine bead and inviting aromas of raspberry cream and macerated wild strawberries with hints of redcurrants, freshly baked berry danish, sea spray, white flowers and complexing nutty aromas from oxidative handling techniques. Rich and enveloping on the palate with a raft of soft spice, mushroom, grilled nut and fresh brioche tones, tightly focused acidity and a long, persistent finish. Lovely, complex drinking.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Apogee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41194392977451,"sku":"2020 Apogee Deluxe Vintage Rose","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2020ApogeeDeluxeVintageRose.webp?v=1729725945"},{"product_id":"2020-bellebonne-vintage-cuvee","title":"2020 Bellebonne Vintage Cuvee","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith only a few hundred dozen of the Bellebonne Vintage Cuvee produced annually, this sparkling wine has quickly found its way to cult status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Pipers River region of Tasmania, it is a 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir blend of 2 ha of vines. It has aromas of summer at Wimbledon, with a delicate toasted nuttiness, alongside some floral spice. This is a ripe wine, which envelopes the palate as it opens in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 4 years on lees before disgorgement, it’s no surprise that this wine, from one of Australia's most respected makers of sparkling wine; Natalie Fryar is so complex, refined, and simply exquisite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wonderfully focused, with a beautiful stony presence and flow on the palate. Umani-rich with oyster shell and maritime tones with white nectarine, almond and clover blossom, creamed honey, powdered stone, light mushroom broth and a real sense of composure and grace. Another great release.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Bellebonne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41197467336747,"sku":"2020 Bellebonne Vintage Cuvee","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2020BellebonneVintageCuvee.webp?v=1729566024"},{"product_id":"nv-house-of-arras-brut-elite-rose","title":"NV House of Arras Brut Elite Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the debut of a new cuvée from Australia’s sparkling leader, House of Arras. Founded by Ed Carr, the visionary winemaker who redefined Australian sparkling wine, Arras has long set the standard for quality and complexity, rivalling the best in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brut Elite Rosé is a multi-vintage blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier from Tasmania’s pristine, cool-climate vineyards, showcasing elegant red fruit, wild strawberry, and delicate floral notes. Extended tirage ageing imparts fine mousse and fresh acidity, creating a seamless, refined profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brut Elite Rosé Cuvée 1801 is already award-winning, taking home the Trophy for Best Sparkling Rosé at the 2023 Australian Sparkling Wine Show. House of Arras continues to lead in Australian sparkling under Carr’s expertise, crafting wines that reflect Tasmania’s rich terroir and enduring excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The inaugural release of this wine for House of Arras... Super focused and complex with an array of gentle spice and pastry notes coming into play, slowly fading on a long, savoury finish. Excellent poise and tension throughout with minerally drive galore and a captivating 'sucking on a river stone' sapidity and textural ache on the exit. A great first-up release.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pale salmon-pink with a tinge of purple; the bouquet is beautifully balanced and subtly complex, with dried-herb, dried-mushroom aromas while the palate is superbly full and rich and fluffy-textured, round and yet refined, the finish cleansingly dry and long-lasting. A smashing rosé fizz.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EHFmeOWCWBQ?si=zm-9o-FtEffbuUqg\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Arras","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41204070055979,"sku":"NV House of Arras Brut Elite Rose","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/NVHouseofArrasBrutEliteRose.png?v=1730083251"},{"product_id":"2015-house-of-arras-blanc-de-blancs","title":"2015 House of Arras Blanc de Blancs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blanc de Blanc from Ed Carr showcases the examplary Chardonnay fruit produced by House of Arras and its growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith extended time on lees before release, this vintage cuvee sits right in the upper echelon of sparkling wines in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shows power and complex layers of ripe stone fruit and toasty pastry-like nuances with a long and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant and nuanced depcition of Tasmanian sparkling that will continue to improve with time in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mouth-filling yet precise and true with a real sense of tension and a gorgeous chalky textural sheen. Bright acidity provides the pulse, and the wine shows great length of flavour and persistence.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EHFmeOWCWBQ?si=zm-9o-FtEffbuUqg\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Arras","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41204070383659,"sku":"2015 House of Arras Blanc de Blancs","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2015HouseofArrasBlancdeBlancs.png?v=1730083175"},{"product_id":"2015-house-of-arras-vintage-rose","title":"2015 House of Arras Vintage Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe stunning sparkling Rose is light yet incredibly persistent in flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by Tasmanian wine icon, Ed Carr, this wine shows off the assets of Tasmanian Pinot Noir. It's the palest of pinks, just barely a blush, but the sweet red fruits and floral notes will take you straight into Pinot territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStunning texture and delicious, crunchy acidity - this is a gorgeous wine that will mature beautifully for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Precise and true, yet with a expansive palate of cascading complex flavours, reined in by a savoury, mineral-laden acid line, finishing very long and moreish.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The palate is intense and rich as well as refined, beautifully poised and harmonious with a properly dry finish that lingers on and on. Voluminous flavour and pinpoint balance. 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Formerly labelled Vieille Vigne de Cramant, the cuvée’s name now reflects the Bourron du Levant vineyard, the soul of the wine, supported by a parcel in Le Fond du Bâteau with 85-year-old vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2013 vintage was disgorged in September 2022 after more than eight years on lees and sees just 2g\/L dosage. It’s a wine of shimmering intensity - concentrated and powerful yet defined by tension and poise. Think ripe stone fruits, crushed chalk, and layers of lemon oil, pastry, and sea spray, with a creamy, satin-textured palate that finishes with a long saline snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Champagne at its most profound: complex, layered, and unforced. 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Apricot, chamomile, dried flowers and a kiss of oak are all amplified. Vinous and creamy, the 2013 builds beautifully with time in the glass, showing tremendous character and pedigree. The 2013 was fermented and aged in a combination of neutral barrique and foudre. It’s a super-classic Larmandier-Bernier Champagne. 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The exact blend is a closely guarded family secret, but it’s undeniably Pinot Noir dominant and sourced exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking here is properly old-school. The bottles are aged in the deepest cellars in Epernay - 33 metres underground - where the cool temperatures allow for a slow, fine bead to develop. They are also one of the few houses that still riddle every bottle by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 release is powerful and broad. You get a complex nose of white flowers, dried apricot and a hint of blond tobacco. On the palate, it balances that weight with genuine freshness - think blood orange, pastry and fresh raspberry. 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We do love the gold cellophane wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in good years only, a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay across the three main regions of Champagne, then aged in bottle for six years - this is the pinnacle of Roederer, and one of the few consistent pinnacles of Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Salty and creamy at the very-long finish. Fantastic!\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It finishes with notes of effervescent chalkiness and saffron flowers, leaving you reaching for another sip.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (The Wine Independent)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It will demand some patience, but this is a fantastic wine in this vintage for Cristal. Bravo.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Louis Roederer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42489427492907,"sku":"2016 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut","price":529.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2016LouisRoedererCristalBrut.webp?v=1763943330"},{"product_id":"2021-meadowbank-blanc-de-noirs","title":"2021 Meadowbank Blanc de Noirs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fourth release of Meadowbank’s Blanc de Noirs is the most assured yet. One of the relatively new players on the premium sparkling scene in Tasmania, this is an excellent release from winemaker Peter Dredge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn entirely from Pinot Noir grown on the estate’s northeast-facing Wedding Block, the wine was made with extraordinary restraint: just 300L of juice per tonne was pressed, then fermented cool and left undisturbed on lees for three years. Disgorged in late 2024 with a minimalist 3g\/L dosage, it lands as Extra Brut in style, but there’s nothing austere about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a layered, vinous expression of Meadowbank Pinot: ripe red and orange fruits alongside gentle savoury notes of pastry and a lick of salt. The palate has weight and generosity, balanced by a long, mineral line of acidity that keeps everything poised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a serious sparkling, that's refined and every bit worthy of its place among Tasmania’s top-tier méthode traditionelle wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is fizz with real presence, a rambunctious, charismatic dandy of a wine that leans into the fleshy generosity that great pinot noir brings to sparkling wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Nick Ryan (Top 100 Wines of 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Meadowbank","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42495619792939,"sku":"2021 Meadowbank Blanc de Noirs","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021MeadowbankBlancdeNoirs.png?v=1763347918"},{"product_id":"2017-house-of-arras-vintage-rose","title":"2017 House of Arras Vintage Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003eEd Carr pretty much wrote the book on Tasmanian sparkling, and this 2017 release shows exactly why Arras sits at the top of the tree. Sourced from cold sites across Tasmania - mainly the Coal River and Derwent Valleys - this is a blend that leans heavily on Pinot Noir (73%), giving it real weight and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this apart is the patience involved. It spent seven years on lees before release, which is the kind of aging regime usually reserved for prestige Champagne. That long stint in the bottle transforms what could be a simple fruity wine into something much more savoury and layered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it’s a subtle rose-gold colour. You get the expected hit of fresh raspberry and strawberry, but it’s backed up by toasted brioche, marzipan and roasted hazelnuts. With a low dosage of just 3.1g\/L, it feels bone dry and precise, with a crisp mineral acidity that cuts right through the creamy texture. It is intricate, serious fizz that feels luxurious without trying too hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If it’s true that we buy first with our eyes, then shut up and take my money. We’re again in low-dosage territory, with only 3.1 g\/L. And the fruit shines... The finish is tense and precise, with a satisfyingly chalky bite.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Lisa Cardelli (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The wine is bright and energetic in the mouth, delicate yet intense, with piercing flavour that is layered and complex, dry and refreshing at the finish and entertaining to the last drop... 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If you want to see just how good Australian sparkling can get, this is one of the best sparklings in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A smashing blanc de blancs in a high-tension, very dry and tightly focused style.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A spectacular Blanc de Blancs. 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