Category Archive: Sparkling

Wines made in the traditional methode champenoise; wine with a burst of fizz, zip and zing.

07 Mar

Myattsfield Experimental Liqueur Sparkling

Myattsfield Experimental Liqueur Sparkling

Checking out a curio in my Myattsfield Leftfield pack.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in Crown Seal, Fortified, Perth Hills, Western Australia
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20 Nov

Mrs Wigley Moscato 2007 ($17)

Mrs Wigley Moscato 2007 ($17)

For the rest of the week, I’ll be taking Polaroids of the wines I’ll be writing up. In addition to wine and cards, photography is …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, 2007, Crown Seal, McLaren Vale, Medium-bodied, South Australia, Vintage
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26 Dec

Yarra Burn Pinot Noir Chardonnay Rose 2003 and Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Cabernet Merlot 2004

Yarra Burn Pinot Noir Chardonnay Rose 2003 and Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Cabernet Merlot 2004

A couple of great drops I’ve had the pleasure of imbibing over the Christmas break. Both well worth hunting down at your local bottle shop. …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, Best value drop, Cabernet Sauvignon, Full-bodied, Margaret River, Medium-bodied, Merlot, Red, Screwcap, Western Australia
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18 Oct

Petaluma Croser 2004 ($35)

Petaluma Croser 2004 ($35)

Please excuse the slight weekend deviation from Champagne and sparkling wines to chardonnay. I’m trying to structure reviews thematically but decided to wield my sceptre …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, Cork, Medium-bodied
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12 Oct

Grant Burge Pinot Noir Chardonnay Methode Traditionelle NV ($25)

Grant Burge Pinot Noir Chardonnay Methode Traditionelle NV ($25)

Together with Croser (review coming soon), this is one of Australia’s most revered names when it comes to sparkling wine. In the glass, this is …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, Cork, Medium-bodied
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09 Oct

Yellowglen Vintage Perle 2003 ($24.99)

Yellowglen Vintage Perle 2003 ($24.99)

Drinking wine in Australia has never been the most blokey of things to do and advertising campaigns aimed squarely at the female demographic do little …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, Cork, Medium-bodied
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13 Jun

Killawarra Dusk ($3.99)

Killawarra Dusk ($3.99)

Wine can be pretentious, so it’s refreshing to taste wine that is pretension-free: unassuming drops that don’t pretend to be anything they’re not. Something like …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $1 - $10, Best value drop, Cork, Dessert wine, Medium-bodied
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11 May

Riverbank Estate Chardonnay Brut 2000 ($25)

Riverbank Estate Chardonnay Brut 2000 ($25)

If your travels take you to the excting Swan Valley in Perth, Riverbank is one producer you need to check out. As well as producing …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, Chardonnay, Cork, Medium-bodied, Swan Valley, Western Australia, White
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15 Feb

Seppelt Fleur de Lys NV ($13)

Seppelt Fleur de Lys NV ($13)

Completely unintentionally, I’ve drunk a fair bit of Seppelt wine over the past week; ranging from the superb 2002 vintage of Salinger (Seppelt’s premier sparkling) …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, Best value drop, Cork, Medium-bodied, White
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27 Jan

Jansz Sparkling NV Premium Cuvee ($22.95)

Jansz Sparkling NV Premium Cuvee ($22.95)

Tasmania and its inhabitants are often the butts of many cruel jokes from us mainlanders – but when it comes to wine, Tasmania makes some …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, Cork, Light-bodied, White
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