** This is the only bottle in the country **

"If a wine could ever make you want to pull the top down on your ‘68 Ferrari convertible, rip off the rearview mirror and take off, this is it"

100/100 Points: Wine and Spirits USA

98 Points: WINE ENTHUSIAST  December 2008

97 Points: THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD  3 February 2009

96+ Points: THE WINE ADVOCATE  Antonio Galloni, 31 December 2008

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Dry with a fine zesty bead, this stunning Champagne is rich, savoury and malty with an expressive toastiness

Gold Medal & Trophy: NZIWS 2011

5 stars & top 10: Cuisine Magazine 2010

Dry with a fine zesty bead, this stunning Champagne is rich, savoury and malty with an expressive toastiness, increasing nougat sweetness and an enduring rose petal nuance. NZIWS Judges

Pale gold in color with a fine mousse, the wine is aromatic on the nose. On the palate, it is well balanced and shows great finesse and complexity. Pinot Noir gives the wine richness and a long finish while Chardonnay, from the finest soils of the Côte... Read more »

"Fresh and elegant on the palate, the dominant notes of citrus combine with white peach and florals"

Gold Medal: Brussels Intl Wine Competition

90/100: Wine Spectator Magazine

90/100: Wine Enthusiast Magazine

With lightness and finesse, the delicate bead reflects hints of green and of gold.

The aromas gently reveal lime flowers and lemon balm mingled with notes of dried orange peel and of quince. Fresh and elegant on the palate, the dominant notes of citrus combine with white peach and florals.

Composition of grape varieties: 33% Pinot Noir 33% Pinot Meunier 34% Chardonnay
 

 
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"This is a deliciously fresh sparkling wine with subtle aromas of citrus, floral and stonefruit."

4 Stars: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

"This is a deliciously fresh sparkling wine with subtle aromas of citrus, floral and stonefruit. The palate is nicely fruited with fine texture and beautifully integrated acidity providing a lovely crisp finish. A well balanced and soothing wine for wide appeal." Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

Our wild shores and untamed lands define us, and along these wild coastlines sit some of the world’s finest vineyards. It is here that Everwild was born, a range of... Read more »

 "The bouquet shows classic Marlborough Sauvignon aromas of passionfruit, feijoa and lime zest with a hint of herbaceous notes"

4 sTARS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

The bouquet shows classic Marlborough Sauvignon aromas of passionfruit, feijoa and lime zest with a hint of herbaceous notes. It's lively and fruity on the palate with a juicy mouthfeel and a refreshing dry finish. Very pleasing drinking. Sam Kim; Read more »

“Lightly fizzy, and as pretty as a picture”

BEST MUSCAT & DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL: San Francisco International Wine Competition 2011

Heralding from Casella Estates in Riverina, NSW, Australia, [ yellow tail ] has become the most successful launch of an Australian wine brand in the history of the Australian wine industry – and has been named Australia’s most powerful family owned wine brand for 2 years running! 

[yellow tail] Moscato is made with grapes sourced from the highest quality vineyards. The fruit is harvested cool at night to retain maximum freshness and flavour. Free run juice and light pressings are used to ensure softness on the palate. Once completed, the wine is cold stabilised and cold filtered to retain... Read more »

"tropical fruit flavours of grapefruit and passionfruit" 

The sparkling Sauvignon Blanc is vibrant and bubbly in aroma and flavour. It displays luscious tropical fruit flavours of grapefruit and passionfruit with
herbaceous varietal characters on the nose. The wine has a fruit driven and lively palate with an elegant, lingering finish. A deliciously refreshing and
easy drinking way to enjoy New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Winemakers Notes

Matua Valley's Origins range appreciates the distinct regional qualities in the creation of our great wines and shows Matua Valley’s deep connection and passion for the land. Each wine has been selected as a unique expression of the best style and varietal of its renowned region.

"one of the country’s very best sparkling wines" (bOB CAMPBELL MW)

Trophy & Blue Gold Medal:  Sydney International Wine Competition 2010. 

Trophy & Gold Medal: Royal New Zealand Easter Show 2011 

5 STARS & 94/100: Bob Campbell MW

The Nautilus Cuvee Marlborough Brut NV is pale straw in colour with a fine bead and creamy mousse. The wine has a distinctive nutty bouquet, which shows the richness of a Pinot Noir dominant blend and the benefits of extended maturation. An elegant finely structured wine in which... Read more »

** FREIGHT FREE **

"lively and refreshing with excellent fruit intensity"

4 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

88/100 points: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Vibrant and lifted on the nose displaying classic Sauvignon aromas of passionfruit, feijoa and lime zest with subtle herbaceous notes. The palate is lively and refreshing with excellent fruit intensity and a lingering crisp dry finish. The wine is varietaly expressive with added sparkles. A well priced bubbly for great drinking." Read more »

"UNBELIEVEABLE VALUE, guaranteed to impress!"

Mellow and complex, this Pinot Noir dominated Champagne is packed with mouthfilling orchard-fruit flavours and a rich butter-cream finish. Finesse and an extraordinary depth of flavour are the hallmarks of Champagne Delacoste.

Don't be fooled by the price! This extraordinary value Champagne made for us by Champagne Lanson, its consistency and quality for the price make this surely the best Champagne deal in the country.

"delicate and full flavoured" 

"Aged for 3 years, this delicate and full flavoured non vintage sparking show the fine aromas of Chardonnay and the power of Pinot Noir."

Maison Simmonnet-Febvre is a traditional Chablis winery. Based in Chablis, and the new winery in Chitry-le-Fort, Maison Sinnonnet-Febvre owns vineyards in Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru “Mont de Milieu” and Chablis Grand Cru “Les Preuses”. It produces and vinifies a large range of different wines from the diverse “terroirs” of the Chablis region.

Maison Sinnonnet-Febvre also produces and vinifies wines from the historic Yonne vineyards. Maison Sinnonnet-Febvre also produces a large range of “Cremants de Bourgogne.”

Traditional winemaking methods and... Read more »

many discriminating palates have embraced Veuve du Vernay as their favourite French sparkling 

Gold Medal:  Concours Mondiale de Bruxelles 2009

A fine bead and persistent mouuse. Tres French and lively on the nose, bouquets of good dry crunchy fruit with characters of supple spice, apples and subdued cinammon, peachy elements and sweet smelling clovey punch. Straight onto the palate with crisp apple and nectarine flavours, heightened profiles of rich cashew and toasty, yeasty brioche, simple almond characters with complexities of mint, confectioned citrus and vanilla. This wine is fresh and appealing, florid and tangy at the finish, it lingers with long buttery, lemony elements. Comparable to France's finest, a wine of... Read more »

"both modern and powerful, whilst remaining a great classic"

90 Points: WineSpectator

90 Points: Robert Parker

90 Points: Wines & Spirits

"From the outset, Brut Premier affirms its personality and seduction: the texture is full and generous and, in a fairly unexpected way, integrates characteristics of maturity associated with fruitier and more refreshing notes. The wine has a fresh festive finesse… “In the mouth, the wine has structure, richness and length.... Read more »

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Sam Kim - The Wine Orbit

GOLD MEDAL: Concours des vin du Val de Loire

GOLD MEDAL: Concours des Grands Vins de France

GOLD MEDAL: Indiana International Wine Show

"This classic Loire Valley wine boasts honey, lemon and toast aromas with a fine, delicate palate and clean finish. ...Bouvet has a surprising touch of class", Paul Tudor MW Metro Magazine

Champagne quality at a fraction of the price. Bouvet Brut is regarded as the finest expression of sparkling wine from the Loire Valley in France. It is one of France's oldest... Read more »

Gold mEDAL: NZIWS 2010

Blue Gold mEDAL:  Sydney Top 100

Gold Medal: Concours Mondiale de Bruxelles

"Light, copper-tinted pink color. Fresh, brisk, understate aromas of wild strawberry, lemon cream and toast. Supple and surprisingly gentle on the palate, with red berry and brioche qualities along with a touch of seashell. This holds together nicely through the fresh, almost racy finish". Stephen Tanzer - IWC

One of the oldest Champagne houses, Lanson was founded in 1760 by Francois Delamoite, a magistrate from Reims. His son, Nicolas-Louis, a... Read more »

Gold Medal:  NZIWS 2010

Blue Gold Medal: Sydney Top 100 2007

Gold Medal & Top 100: Sydney Top 100 2005,2004 & 2001

Yellow-gold. Pungent pear and white peach aromas are deepened by toasty lees and buttery brioche. Plump fruit flavors are given a jolt on the back by zesty acidity, which carries into the finish. Lovely stuff.

Founded in 1760 by Francois Delamotte, Lanson is one of the oldest Champagne Houses. Lanson harvests its grapes from 800 acres of the most prestigious vineyards in Champagne,... Read more »

5 Stars: Cuisine Magazine

Gold Medal: IWS 2009

Gold Medal: Liquorland Top100 2009

Trophy: International Wine Challenge 2008

The nose is reminiscent of a bright, fresh morning during early Spring. Notes of citrus fruits, Granny Smith apple and subtle hints of warm toastiness follow spring blossoms such as hawthorn. The palate is lively and fresh, with more mature notes of pine-apple, nutmeg, white pepper and oriental zest.

With delicate tropical fruit aromas and a refreshing fruity palate

4 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This is fruit-forward and nicely fragrant on the nose displaying citrus, stonefruit and floral characters. The palate is supple and easy-flowing with a touch of sweetness and bright acidity providing a lovely crisp finish. The wine is very approachable and pleasing" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Matua Valley Origins range appreciates the distinct regional qualities in the creation of our great wines
and shows Matua Valley’s deep connection... Read more »

BREATHTAKING CHAMPAGNE. MAGNIFICENTLY RICH AND COMPLEX

Winner of countless awards and accolades including recently, yet another Gold Medal at the London International Wines & Spirits Competition.

Arguably the world's most celebrated luxury Champagne. Truly a connoisseur's wine - you must try it!

"A big, boldly styled Champagne with smoky, earthy, pear, apple, and spicy aromas as well as flavours, loads of effervescence, and fine body and depth. The most consistent Krug wine I've tasted!"
- Robert Parker; The Wine Advocate

THE ULTIMATE IN ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE

96/100  Wine Spectator Magazine
94/100  Robert Parker
95/100  Stephen Tanzer

Krug Rosé is a relatively recent addition to the Krug range of Champagnes, having been introduced first in 1983. While produced in a manner similar to other Krug Champagnes and stylistically consistent, it nevertheless presents a uniquely exotic and intriguing set of aromas and flavours. It's colour is a pale salmon, suggesting the barest hint of pink. It is quite dry and appealing with a wide array of cuisines. Krug... Read more »

"A fabulous bubbly for any occasion"

4 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"An elegant nose displaying citrus, floral and subtle yeasty characters. It's refreshing and lively on the palate showing soft texture, bright acidity and a lovely crisp finish. A delicately flavoured sparking with immense drinkability. A fabulous bubbly for any occasion". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 

International gold medal winner, Grandin has previously been rated by Wine Spectator... Read more »

"Stylish Spanish Cava - a masterclass in elegance and finesse"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"You can see why Spanish methode traditionnelles (cava) are so popular around the world. It's charming and sleek with subtle citrus and floral characters on the nose. The palate is fine and delicate showing bright acidity and a lovely refreshing finish". Aug 2010. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Freixenet (pronounced Fresh - a - net) was founded by Pedro Ferrer in 1889 and is the largest producer of sparkling wine in the world. At the same time Freixenet are the leaders in the field of... Read more »

“Consistent”

“Constant. That one word best described every good aspect of this relatively good low-priced Champagne. While all the big name French bubbles have had major price rises in the last decade, Lanvin has stayed consistently at this affordable price while its makers keep the quality up too. Fresh, crisp and yeasty with a bone-dry style, it’s a delicious drop offering better value than most” Recommended by Joelle Thomson

Previous Awards:

"Lavin Brut is AMAZING VALUE" Cuisine Magazine 2009

AWARDED TOP CHAMPAGNE: Cuisine Magazine 2009

AWARDED 5 STARS: Cuisine Magazine 2009

AWARDED BEST BUYS: Cuisine Magazine 2009

TROPHY CHAMPAGNE: Liquorland Top 100 09

GOLD MEDAL: Liquorland Top 100... Read more »

"Not all of the great bubbly is produced in Champagne ... and here's proof from Burgundy"

"the best budget bubbly sampled this season" Jo Burzynska, Viva 2010

Gold Medal: Vinalies Internationales

4 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A beautifully elegant nose showing lemon/lime, chalk and subtle yeasty characters. The palate is finely textured with crisp apple... Read more »