Sparkling Wine
I guess one can't drink Champagne everyday, sometimes one must look elsewhere for bubbles. But, just because you're compromising on origin, it does not mean you have to compromise on quality or variety. Sparkling wines come from many places and can be very good. Whether for a party or a wee bit of mid-week fun, we have the fizzy for you.
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PROSECCO TREVISO Spumante Brut il Follo Prosecco
Veneto Italy 11.5% White
Glera. Low-alcohol, Vegetarian
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.
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LAMBRUSCO Classico Monte delle Vigne
Emilia Romagna Italy 11.5% Red
Lambrusco Maestri. Organic
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 bright black cherry, blackberry fruit, some attractive fermentary notes, mouthfeel is ripe and fr...(read more)
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2018 KAAPSE VONKEL Brut Simonsig Estate
Stellenbosch South Africa 12.5% White
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier.
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 offering crisp bubbly refreshment but also a richer yeasty element that feels quite serious. For t...(read more)
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CRÉMANT DE LOIRE Brut Domaine des Hauts Perrays
Loire France 12% White
Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc. Low-alcohol
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 wine which is vinified from a large proportion of Chenin Blanc, with some Chardonnay and Caberne...(read more)
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JEAN-LOUIS DENOIS Brut Classique
France 12.5% White
Carignan, Chardonnay, Macabeu.
Made from a blend of Chardonnay, Macabeu with Carignan Noir this is a subtly delicate colour hints of pink from the briefest skin contact. Bright and delightfully fresh fruit make this a very appetising sparkler, perfect for any occasion.
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CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE Brut Cave des Grands Crus Blancs
Burgundy France 12% White
Chardonnay.
This is a lovely bready, yeasty fizz with lots of ripe fruit, peach, pear and apple and a creamy toasty core. Easy going with definite richness on the finish, this is a really easy drinker.
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JEAN-LOUIS DENOIS Méthode Traditionelle Chardonnay-Pinot Noir Brut
France 12.5% White
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir. Low-sulphite, Organic
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 Champagne' and 'amazing value'.
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CRÉMANT D'ALSACE Brut Domaine Schoenheitz
Alsace France 12% White
Pinot Blanc, Pinot Auxerrois.
98% Pinot Auxerrois & 2% Pinot Blanc
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FRANCIACORTA Brut Corteaura
Lombardy Italy 12.5% White
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir.
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, waft of fresh bread, then a lovely mouthwatering acidity giving excellent length and balance. 100 per cent Chardonnay, so think Blanc de Blancs.
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FRANCIACORTA Pas Dosé Brut Corteaura
Lombardy Italy 12.5% White
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir.
Enticing aromas of toast, butter, ripe apple, citrus and nut. The palate is pure and crisp with complex layered, citrus, nut, bread and malt notes, all finished off with a brisk bright acidity that gives great length. Smart champagne blend of 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir. This spends 50...(read more)
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WISTON ESTATE Brut English Sparkling Wine
England United Kingdom 12% White
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier. Low-alcohol
This 'calling card' Brut from Wiston is simply brilliant. With the hallmark fine, fresh cut - a purity of crisp fruit - it veers away from tartness but excites the plate with tingling juiciness. The Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier elements add breadth and lovely softly-weighted red fruits - b...(read more)
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