Champagne & Sparkling

This fabulously inviting, sparkling red bursts all the myths about Lambrusco by being dry and joyously drinkable. Grown organically on clay and limestone soils the results are fantastic. Fresh br...(more info)

Delicately pink sparkling wine from the Prosecco region, blended with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon making for a very attractive and quaffable 'aperitivo'.

Bright fresh and zippy with rich citrus, peach and white flowers, palate has nice intensity with Apple, lemon and peach fruit, crisp and lively, decent mousse, good length.

The Kaapse Vonkel was the first traditional method sparkling wine produced in South Africa and it remains one of the best and certainly the best value. The classic Pinot Noir Chardonnay blend off...(more info)

From a small family-run Domaine in the heart of Chenin Blanc territory, (Coteaux du Layon) this is a beautifully crafted Crémant de Loire. Traditionally made (bottle-fermented) sparkling w...(more info)

Here we move up to DOCG (e Garantita). The Luigia vineyard is 12 hectares and the yields are restricted to 70hl/ha. Now this is rather good. Elegant Prosecco with good intensity. The nose is rath...(more info)

In comparison with the Classico this has more sinew and is a little firmer fruited. A more direct line of less juicy fruit. This is all round a more serious, cerebral style from Signor Ferrari. I...(more info)

In comparison with the Classico this has more sinew and is a little firmer fruited. A more direct line of less juicy fruit. This is all round a more serious, cerebral style from Signor Ferrari. I...(more info)

Jean-Louis Denois’ sparkling wine from near Limoux, from vineyards planted with Champagne grape varieties. Pinot Noir for body, and floral fruity distinction from Chardonnay. A 'great copy of Cha...(more info)

Rich, honeyed and full of character but still dry and refreshing. Tastes like a nice Riesling but with bubbles - I know that's what it says on the tin, but it still comes as a bit of a surprise -...(more info)

Lovely biscuity, ripe fruit nose with citrus and yellow plum notes. On the palate the wine is generous with plenty of ripe fruit, touch creamy, bread and mocha, then a lovely mouthwatering acidit...(more info)

Tasted 'blind' in a line-up of inexpensive champagnes (as well as one Grande Marque) this showed remarkably well, coming out as a clear winner. Bright, light and very fresh, this is an easy drink...(more info)