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Add Some Sparkle

We’ve compiled all our most celebratory Aussie Fizz & Champagnes to help bring some sparkle to all your festive activities this summer. Whether it be a long family lunch, a catch up with an old friend, or a quiet Friday night in, make sure you add some bubbles to the mix! 🍾

AUSSIE

Airlie Bank Yarra Valley, Victoria

  • – NV Airlie Bank Sparkling RRP $28
  • “Excellent bang for your buck here. Citrus, honey, some red fruits and just enough freshly baked biscuits to make it interesting.” Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion

Chalmers Heathcote, Victoria

  • – 2021 Chalmers Col Fondo Bottle Fermented Aglianico RRP $36
  • “Full of juicy strawberries, zippy acidity and a bundle of nectarines, raspberries, red apples and pomegranate exploding in the mouth.” Curly Haslam-Coates, The Wine Front
  • – 2019 Chalmers Felicitas Traditional Method Fiano RRP $54
  • – 2019 Chalmers Lambrusco Tradtional Method Lambrusco Maestri RRP $43

Dott. Heathcote, Victoria

  • – 2022 Dott. Prosecco LUC $16.13 RRP $27
  • “Apple and citrus flavours do most of the talking, though it feels more complex (read: exotic) than that.” Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Companion

Balnaves Coonawarra, South Australia

  • – NV Balnaves Sparkling Cabernet RRP $41
  • “Classic Coonawarra Cabernet in a different dress- so delicious!” Meg Daniher, CellarHand

Stefano Lubiana Derwent Valley, Tasmania

  • – NV Stefano Lubiana Brut Reserve 2021 Base RRP $54
  • – 2011 Stefano Lubiana Grande Vintage RRP $93
  • “Wonderful drinking.” 96 points. Dave Brooks, Halliday Wine Companion

Lowestoft Derwent Valley, Tasmania

  • – NV Lowestoft Reserve Brut 2017 Base RRP $80
  • – 2017 Lowestoft Rosé Brut RRP $89
  • “Outstanding line, length and sheer bountiful joy.” 95 points. Tyson Stelzer, Halliday Wine Companion
  • – 2016 Lowestoft Grande Reserve RRP $107
  • “A newcomer with a 3-digit price tag is a bold play and Lowestoft answers every reservation in its inaugural Grand Reserve.” 95 points. Tyson Stelzer, Halliday Wine Companion

Thalia Derwent Valley, Tasmania

  • – NV Thalia Sparkling RRP $45
  • “Crunchy red apples, strawberries and lemons are the theme. Clean, precise and well put together, this is a well-balanced aperitif…” Tyson Stelzer, Halliday Wine Companion
  • – NV Thalia Sparkling Rosé RRP $45
  • “Racy, young Coal River Valley pinot noir makes for an energetic spine of crunchy strawberry hull and lemon, with an air of rose petals.”  Tyson Stelzer, Halliday Wine Companion
  • – NV Thalia Reserve Cuveé RRP $70

UK

Hattingley Valley Hampshire, UK

  • – NV Hattingley Valley Classic Reserve 2018 Base RRP $82
  • IWSC Gold Medal Winner 2023
  • IWC Silver Medal Winner 2023
  • Decanter Silver Medal Winner 2023
  • – 2019 Hattingley Valley Rosé RRP $93
  • IWSC Silver Medal Winner 2023
  • – 2014 Hattingley Valley RRP $125
  • IWC Gold Medal & English Sparkling Trophy Winner 2013
  • IWSC Silver Medal Winner 2023
  • Decanter Silver Medal Winner 2023

 

 

CHAMPAGNE

Jacquesson Champagne, France

  • – MV Jacquesson Cuvée No. 746 2018 Base RRP $199 [Magnum RRP $426]
  • “A super concentrated 7 series, this is pure and fresh with a powerful backbone of pears, peaches and ginger spices. A particularly easy to understand release if there’s such a thing as a ‘crowd pleasing’ Jacquesson release this would be it although by definition that crowd would be a very discerning one!” Patrick Walsh, CellarHand

JMSélèque Champagne, France

  • – NV JMSélèque Solessence 2020 Base RRP $125 [Magnum RRP $267]
  • “This is a fabulous NV that achieves what its name sets out to do – captures the essence of the terroir!” Patrick Walsh, CellarHand
  • – NV JMSélèque Solessence Rosé 2020 Base RRP $141
  • – NV JMSélèque Solessence ‘Nature’ 2017 Base RRP $141
  • “Serious! This is perhaps emerging as the ‘business card’ of the domaine? It’s textural and racy and yet at the same time full and complex.” Patrick Walsh, CellarHand
  • – 2016 JMSélèque Partition Disgorged 2019 RRP $240

  • Labruyère Champagne Champagne, France

  • – NV Labruyère Prologue 2016 Base RRP $135
  • “Generous and anjoyable (red berries), crispy, mouth-watering, straight and precise.” Nadine Gublin, J.M. Labruyère

A. Bergère Champagne, France 

  • – NV A. Bergère ‘Origine’ RRP $124 [Magnum RRP $249]
  • “Green tea, chamomile, and orchard fruits aplenty, there is a tension and salinity that makes this is a perfect aperitif style wine that although has layers of detail, keeps you coming back for more and is the perfect ‘business card’ for the wines that Adrien is seeking to produce.” Michael Jappy, CellarHand
  • – NV A. Bergère ‘Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs’ RRP $163 [Magnum RRP $327]
  • – NV A. Bergère ‘Rosé’ RRP $135
  • – 2013 A. Bergère ‘Millesime’ RRP $181

*More wines available, speak to your friendly CellarHand representative for the whole list

Thierry Fournier Champagne, France 

  • – NV Thierry Fournier ‘Reserve’ RRP $99 [375mL RRP $59, Magnum RRP $213]
  • “The first thing that strikes me is the beautiful balance this wine exhibits. It’s fresh but it’s powerful at the same time, with fleshy white-stone fruit notes, brioche and biscuit accents.” Patrick Walsh, CellarHand
  • – NV Thierry Fournier ‘Rosé’ RRP $106
  • – NV Thierry Fournier ‘Chardonnay’ RRP $106
  • – 2018 Thierry Fournier ‘Millesime Blanc de Blancs’ RRP $133
  • “All the white stone-fruits, pink mushroom filaments, and grilled cashews on the nose, very enticing.” Patrick Walsh, CellarHand

BEAUJOLAIS

Maison Piron Vielle Morgon, Beaujolais

  • – NV Maison Piron Crémant de Bourgogne RRP $49
  • Thanks to the terroir and the vinification method, this shows aromas of citrus, good freshness and a roundedness. It’s fine and long in the mouth, with a delicate, creamy mousse.

GERMANY

Dönnhoff Nahe, Germany

  • – 2018 Dönnhoff Brut Nature RRP $96
  • “100% Riesling from barrel no. 1802. An ideal vineyard for the cabinet with high minerality and sophisticated elegance.” Cornelius Dönnhoff

AUSTRIA

Pittnauer Burgenland, Austria

  • – 2021 Pittnauer Pitt-Nat Rosé RRP $57
  • “Aromas of wild strawberries, roses, cloves and ripe citrus notes, with well-integrated bubbles.”  Gerhard Pittnauer

Bründlmayer Kamptal, Austria

  • – NV Bründlmayer Sekt Brut RRP $75
  • “Gorgeous balance, wonderful freshness, great elegance. Bravo.” Anna Krebiehl MW, Wine Enthusiast
  • – NV Bründlmayer Sekt ‘Blanc de Blanc’ Extra Brut Reserve RRP $125
  • – NV Bründlmayer Sekt ‘Rose’ Brut RRP $80