Balfour Winery 1503 Classic Cuvee Non-Vintage
Balfour Winery is based on the Hush Heath Estate in Kent, the warmest and driest country in England. The estate comprises 400 acres of vineyards, orchards, and woodlands. The vineyards were first planted in 2002 and by 2007, their first wine - the 2004 Balfour Brut Rose - had won a gold medal at the Wine Challenge. The 1503 Classic Cuvee is named after the year Hush Heath Manor was built. It is a blend of 55% Chardonnay, 34% Pinot Noir, and 11% Pinot Meunier. Pale gold in appearance, with aromas of fresh citrus, red apples, and subtle toasted brioche characters. Beautifully balanced on the palate with lemony acidity, crisp apple and subtle notes of thyme, finishing with a classic, traditional method toastiness. WINE PANEL NOTE: An attractive nose of lemon, white nectarine, white flowers, supported by subtle, savoury biscuit notes. Very creamy and rich on the palate, with sweet, pulpy citrus balanced by lemony acidity and subtle lime pith. A wonderfully balanced and approachable introduction to English sparkling wine. WINE PANEL SCORE: 95
Antipodes Sparkling Water
Antipodes is fine New Zealand artesian water, offering the highest degree of purity and subtle minerality. Bottled at source from an aquifer 327m deep, it is unaltered from its natural origins and offers a zero carbon footprint from its source to dining table anywhere in the world. Antipodes sparkling possesses a delicate bead while its purity makes it an ideal companion for fine food and wine. The mineral fingerprint is light, with silica as its key element, providing a silky, soft mouthfeel.
Three Ponds Neptune Sparkling
Aroma/Palate: Made from the classic Hunter white varieties semillon (70%) and chardonnay (30%). The semillon provides great freshness with its citrus acidity, while the chardonnay lends this wine a wonderful balance and fullness on the palate. Serving Suggestion: Superb as an aperitif or cocktail. Also the perfect accompaniment to fine seafood and oysters. Why else would we call it Neptune? Cheers!
Arras EJ Carr Late Disgorged
The Arras EJ Carr Late Disgorged is the ultimate expression of the House of Arras journey and the man behind the vision. Made from the noble grape varieties of prestige sparkling wine, sourced from exceptional cold climate Tasmanian vineyards, this wine exhibits all the elegance, power and vibrancy that are the hallmarks of world class premium sparkling wine. After ten years on lees, it is the patience to allow the wine to mature at its own pace and the experience to know when it is at its best that has allowed this wine to achieve rich new heights in complexity and intensity. Arras EJ Carr Late Disgorged pays tribute to the patience, dedication and inspiration of its maker Ed Carr.
Veuve Ambal Cremant de Bourgogne Rose Non-Vintage
This is the embodiment of elegance and class from beginning to end. The delicate salmon pink colour is a good indication of style. Inviting red fruit and floral aromas add to a subtle biscuit complexity. It's dry with an almost savoury acid finish. Chill well and serve as an aperitif or with sushi and sashimi, smoked ocean trout or red fruit desserts. The Cremant de Bourgogne Appellation Controllee has strict regulations related to production to guarantee a wine of the best quality. The grapes are sourced exclusively from Burgundy and are all harvested by hand. Tropical Fruit, Citrus Fruit, Red Fruit, Yeasty Pale salmon pink. Pinot Noir, Gamay and a touch of Chardonnay Maison Veuve Ambal was founded in the heart of Burgundy in 1898, by Veuve Marie Ambal, widow of a Parisian banker. Marie returned to Rully to join her brother, wine lover and wine broker, at the time "method traditionelle" was being introduced for sparkling wines. The wines immediately gained recognition, and her grandson Charles Roux Ambal, followed by his grandson and current President Eric Piffaut, have continued to build on Marie's philosophy of quality, and the combination of tradition and modernity which is the signature of Veuve Ambal. With over 200 hectares of vineyards across Burgundy, mainly planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Veuve Ambal remain leaders in the production of Cremant de Bourgogne today.
Hancock & Hancock Mclaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz Non-Vintage
Dark berry fruit aromas, sweet plum and spicy flavours, silky tannins and a rich, velvety smooth palate.
Grandin Methode Traditionnelle France Brut Non-Vintage
Apertif style sparkling with a fine bead, soft texture, notes of apple and pear, light, crisp and refreshing finish.