The festive season is just around the corner and those party invitations are starting to come in. People often say don’t bring a thing (but of course you know they don’t mean it and you absolutely should).
Whether it is just pre-dinner drinks or a full sit down feast, champagne or sparkling wine is a great choice. And if your host already has cocktails or wine flowing and it doesn’t get opened, it seamlessly becomes a gift without anyone getting offended.
In Australia, the best bubbles come from cold places which means Tasmania rules the fizzy roost. You can also get great Italian style Proseccos from cool climate areas like the King Valley in Victoria.
Value Drop
Pizzini Prosecco, 2016, King Valley, VIC, $20
Grant Burge Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sparkling, NV, Australia, $25
Pink & Rosey
Bird in Hand Sparkling Pinot Noir, NV, Adelaide Hills, SA $25
Boutique & Regional
Clover Hill Vintage Brut, 2012, Northern Tasmania, $40
Splurge & Impress
House of Arras Grand Vintage, 2007, Tasmania, $60
Pol Roger Brut, NV, Champagne, France, $75
What’s your favourite festive sparkling?
Article written by Liz O’Connell for Wine Sister. Reproduced with kind permission.
Oh I love the Bird in Hand sparkling pinot noir, so pretty and festive to drink! My other favourite is Petaluma Croser.
Oh yes, we’re big fans of the Croser too!