Posted: May 12, 2022
Yeasty herbaceous complexity to the nose with slightly green notes. Soft and creamy in the mouth. A very satisfying drink that is developing nicely.
Comments Off on UMAMU Estate Mac Ann Margaret River Sparkling 2019 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Brioche nose with nice balance of acid and sweetness on the palate.
Comments Off on Vineyard 28 Wildwater Sparkling Pignoletto Geographe Sparkling 2020 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: December 3, 2021
Bright citrusy aromas and a creamy textured palate with nice yeasty nuances.
Comments Off on Are You Game Strathbogie Sparkling NV / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Citrus, yeast and cashew-like fragrances. Creamy in the mouth with juicy flavours on a well-balanced and nicely textured palate.
Comments Off on Hunter’s MiruMiru Reserve Marlborough Sparkling 2016 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
A yeasty funkiness to the nose and good fruit weight and texture to the palate with a zesty acid spine.
Comments Off on Hunter’s MiruMiru Non Vintage Marlborough Sparkling NV / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Bright, fresh and lifted with a fragrant persistence of citrus and floral characters.
Comments Off on Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa Lakeside Australia Sparkling NV / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Toasty nose and very rich and complex nutty/toasty flavours with a citrus fruit core and subtle oak.
Comments Off on Bec Hardy Wines Premium South Australia Sparkling NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Pale wine with a fine bead, floral/citrus nose and nicely focussed primary fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa Lakeside South Australia Sparkling NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Meaty characters with hints of lemon curd and minerally backbone. “Very enjoyable!”
Comments Off on Hunter’s Miru Miru Marlborough Sparkling NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: April 24, 2020
Lifted citrus aromas and lightweight palate with green apple/lemon characters. Good acidity.
Comments Off on Plantagenet Wyjup Collection Blanc de Blancs Mount Barker Sparkling 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
This classy sparkling is a blend of pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot meunier, bottle-fermented and aged for over three years on its yeast lees. A distinctive, slightly broader style than most Champagnes, it has a fragrant, complex bouquet, leading into…
Comments Off on Hunter’s Miru Miru Reserve Marlborough Sparkling 2015 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: September 4, 2019
Flinty lemon sherbet fragrances and attractive aperitif style palate.
Comments Off on Swings & Roundabouts Margaret River Sparkling NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
An easy drinking “bubbly” – lots of citrus characters with slight toastiness.
Comments Off on Zilzie Estate Selection 23 Australia Sparkling NV / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Very toasty aged bouquet with more of the toastiness on the nutty palate. Good persistent bead. 3-5
Comments Off on Wicks Estate Pamela Adelaide Hills Sparkling 2013 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Nose shows nice toasty development and palate has subtle complexity with an integration of citrus fruit flavours and crisp acidity.
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Sparkling NV / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
A floral bubblegum-like nose with slight tropical notes and crisp green apple/citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Swings & Roundabouts Margaret River Sparkling NV / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: November 7, 2018
Broad creamy and complex nose with nice leesy/autolysis influence. Good structure and length to the palate. Some good fruit characters and high level of acidity. “Classy!”
Comments Off on No.1 Family Estate Adele Cuvee Marlborough Sparkling 2013 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lots of lifted primary fruit on the nose and very fresh green apple/citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Reserve South Australia Sparkling 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nose reminded one judge of Monte Carlo biscuits! Good fresh flavour intensity of citrus and red berries overlaid with amazing texture and toasty development.
Comments Off on Chandon Late Disgorged Sparkling 2006 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A youthful fruity bouquet; some nice yeasty notes and pleasant dry citrus-like flavours with a creamy smooth finish.
Comments Off on Dudley Wines Dudley Bubbly Kangaroo Island Sparkling NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very light crisp green pear and apple aromas, almost prosecco-like with a definite hint of sweetness. Gently sparkling, this is an appealing, juicy bright sparkling wine. $22.00
Comments Off on Junction Persistence Sparkling 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Light sherbet-like characters on the tropical fruit nose with the tropical fruit following through onto the tight palate. Limey finish.
Comments Off on Three Ponds Neptune Hunter Valley Sparkling 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Melon aromas with slight tropical/citrus undertones. The palate is clean and crisp with flavours of apples and lemons.
Comments Off on Molly’s Cradle Premium Hunter Valley Sparkling NV / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Nice yeasty nose; hints of lemons and green apples. Somewhat simple but well made palate with lifted citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Estate Midnight Cuvee Pyrenees Sparkling 2012 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: November 9, 2017
A lifted buttery lemon brulee-like bouquet. Those attractive buttery characters follow through onto the still quite youthful palate and wrapped in sherbety-like acidity.
Comments Off on Saracen Estates Maree Margaret River Sparkling 2010 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
A very attractive toasty roasted cashew bouquet and great persistence of simple sweet fruit flavours that linger on. 3-5.
Comments Off on Spring Vale Salute Freycinet Coast Sparkling 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 16, 2017
Pink/pale orange. Lively, with light, delicate, berryish flavours, a hint of oranges, gentle yeastiness and a slightly sweet finish.
Comments Off on Brancott Estate Rosé NV Sparkling NV / 0 View / June 16, 2017
Posted: June 16, 2017
Youthful, sauvignon blanc aromas lead into a simple but lively wine with passionfruit and nettle flavours, good freshness and weight.
Comments Off on Brancott Estate Flight Sauvignon Blanc NV Marlborough Sparkling NV / 0 View / June 16, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Lifted spicy red fruit bouquet and simple vibrant fruit driven palate.
Comments Off on McGuigan Cellar Select Petit Verdot Barossa Valley Sparkling 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 14, 2017
Nervy leafy notes, some flinty grapes in the background. Complex palate of bright fruit, nervy acid. Delicate fine acid. No notable faults, balanced.
Comments Off on Banca Ridge Gateway Sparkling 2014 / 0 View / June 14, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Good yeasty complexity on the nose with a soft creamy palate, quite elegant and showing a nice mineral line.
Comments Off on Mad Fish Methode Traditionelle Western Australia Sparkling NV / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
This non-vintage, carbonated Hawke’s Bay bubbly is chardonnay-based (90%), with a splash of merlot (10%). Pink/pale red, it is crisp and lively, with berryish, slightly yeasty flavours, smooth and dry. $20 (UK)
Comments Off on Sileni Cuvée Rosé Sparkling NV / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Fabulous vibrant aged wine”, enthused one judge. “It’s layered and complex”. Pistachio-like nuttiness on the nose with a melange of fig, toast and sautéed mushroom-like flavours.
Comments Off on Arras E J Carr Late Disgorged Tasmania Sparkling 2002 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Rich aged hues with lovely toasty development dominating the nose. The palate is lean, tight and long with excellent structure and a complexity of toasty/nutty fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Arras Grand Vintage Tasmania Sparkling 2007 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nose shows some mushroom-like characters with mineral and toast elements. Crisp and vibrant lemon/melon palate with some nice mousse and lingering mineral end. 3-5
Comments Off on Ghost Rock Catherine Central North Coast Sparkling 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely figgy vibrancy to the delicate nose. Quite an austere palate, beautifully balanced with excellent intensity and freshness of flavour with a great acid structure and long finish.
Comments Off on Spring Vale Salute Freycinet Coast Sparkling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Attractive sweet floral fruit fragrances and simple lightweight fruity palate – easy drinking.
Comments Off on J.C. Le Roux Le Domaine Western Cape Sparkling NV / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Slightly pungent tropical/melon aromas and a simple but attractive, slightly sweet palate.
Comments Off on Grunberger Spritziger South Africa Sparkling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lifted peach, strawberry and citrus aromas. Sweet palate, good flavours with some toastiness.
Comments Off on Totino Estate Alexia Blushing Cuvee Adelaide Hills Sparkling NV / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Elegant and sophisticated with complex inviting aromas of primary fruit with well integrated yeast. Very flavoursome with nice line of acid – very French-like. 5+
Comments Off on Verdun Park Wines Amelia Adelaide Hills Sparkling NV / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Citrus aromas with hints of peaches. Very good balance and complexity to the palate with excellent acidity.
Comments Off on Yellowglen Yellow South Eastern Australia Sparkling NV / 0 View / April 3, 2017