Sparkling
While Champagne is the most famous region for sparkling wine, many other regions around the world produce high-quality sparkling wines using the traditional method, also known as the méthode champenoise.
One of the most famous of these regions is the Franciacorta region in Italy, which produces a range of high-quality sparkling wines using Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Blanc grape varieties. Franciacorta wines are known for their crisp acidity, fine bubbles, and complex flavours.
In Spain, the Cava region produces sparkling wines made primarily from the Macabeo, Parellada, and Xarel-lo grape varieties. Cava wines are known for their crisp acidity, citrus flavours, and minerality.
In Germany, the Sekt region produces sparkling wines made from a variety of grape varieties, including Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Noir. German Sekt wines are known for their crisp acidity, fine bubbles, and fruit-forward flavours.
In the United States, the Napa Valley region in California produces high-quality sparkling wines using Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape varieties. These wines are known for their rich, complex flavuors and aromas, with notes of citrus, apple, and toast.
Other regions around the world that produce high-quality sparkling wines include the Loire Valley in France, Tasmania in Australia, and the South of England.
Sparkling
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England | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€553.72 |
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The Balfour Brut Rose 2017 is an exquisite English pink sparkling wine from the distinguished producer Balfour, renowned for their uncompromising quality. Hailing from the beautiful Hush Heath Estate in Kent, this Brut Rose is a compelling blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, harvested solely from the estate's sustainably managed vineyards. The result is a delightful wines with a charming pink hue, distinctly showcasing an enchanting display of vibrant red fruit and complex toasty notes. This compelling vintage was meticulously crafted using the traditional method of secondary fermentation in the bottle and aged for over 2 years, culminating in a texture that is both creamy and fresh. Celebrated for its refined elegance and balance, the Balfour Brut Rose 2017 embodies the finesse and precision of English spumante. Its exceptional quality underlines the producer's dedication to respect both the vineyard's terroir and the environment. An ideal companion for fine foods, the Balfour Brut Rose 2017 is a remarkable expression of English viticulture. |
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England | 4 | - |
Inc. TAX
€600.47 |
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England | 3 | - |
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€239.65 |
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Rathfinny Rosé Brut 2016 is the second vintage of Rathfinny's flagship sparkling wine, with an expressive red-fruit style that beautifully showcases the increased presence of Pinot Noir within the blend. Vivid coral in hue, it has a lifted nose of wild strawberries and mandarin zest, giving way to a rich mousse of Rainier cherries and candied red apple skin, and a silky, strawberry shortcake finish.
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England | 1 | 17 (JR) |
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€225.22 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Masses of fresh, ripe raspberry fruit beautifully balanced by meaty density and a tangy yet comforting breadth that reminds me a bit of rhubarb compote on challah toast. There's great substance and interest here – you could even pair this with rare beef or beef carpaccio without a problem. (TC) |
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England | 1 | 95 (FS) |
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€370.38 |
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Falstaff (95)Both orange peel and Red Delicious apple figure on the nose, alongside a subtle hint of fresh Viennoiserie that turns into shortcrust with more air. The palate strikes immediately with its effortlessness: there is that lovely balance between juicy freshness and mellow ripeness that you get in red apples. The slender body fizzes away with tiniest bubbles, lending creaminess and gentleness, expressing serenity, beauty and depth. Very elegant, lovely now, certain to evolve into a grandiose and gastronomic rosé. |
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England | 1 | 88 (VN) |
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€576.78 |
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Vinous (88)The 2014 Rosé is two-thirds fermented and aged in oak barrels. Deep salmon in color, it has a rich, forward nose of peaches and cream, strawberry, beeswax and touches of white chocolate – all very enticing. The palate is rounded on the entry, with good acidity, though in the end this rosé just falls a little flat and lacks tension and energy. Not bad, but to be honest, I was expecting more. |
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England | 2 | - |
In Bond
€439.00 |
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The Balfour Brut Rose 2017 is an exquisite English pink sparkling wine from the distinguished producer Balfour, renowned for their uncompromising quality. Hailing from the beautiful Hush Heath Estate in Kent, this Brut Rose is a compelling blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, harvested solely from the estate's sustainably managed vineyards. The result is a delightful wines with a charming pink hue, distinctly showcasing an enchanting display of vibrant red fruit and complex toasty notes. This compelling vintage was meticulously crafted using the traditional method of secondary fermentation in the bottle and aged for over 2 years, culminating in a texture that is both creamy and fresh. Celebrated for its refined elegance and balance, the Balfour Brut Rose 2017 embodies the finesse and precision of English spumante. Its exceptional quality underlines the producer's dedication to respect both the vineyard's terroir and the environment. An ideal companion for fine foods, the Balfour Brut Rose 2017 is a remarkable expression of English viticulture. |
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England | 4 | - |
In Bond
€478.00 |
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England | 3 | - |
In Bond
€181.00 |
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Rathfinny Rosé Brut 2016 is the second vintage of Rathfinny's flagship sparkling wine, with an expressive red-fruit style that beautifully showcases the increased presence of Pinot Noir within the blend. Vivid coral in hue, it has a lifted nose of wild strawberries and mandarin zest, giving way to a rich mousse of Rainier cherries and candied red apple skin, and a silky, strawberry shortcake finish.
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England | 1 | 17 (JR) |
In Bond
€169.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Masses of fresh, ripe raspberry fruit beautifully balanced by meaty density and a tangy yet comforting breadth that reminds me a bit of rhubarb compote on challah toast. There's great substance and interest here – you could even pair this with rare beef or beef carpaccio without a problem. (TC) |
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England | 1 | 95 (FS) |
In Bond
€290.00 |
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Falstaff (95)Both orange peel and Red Delicious apple figure on the nose, alongside a subtle hint of fresh Viennoiserie that turns into shortcrust with more air. The palate strikes immediately with its effortlessness: there is that lovely balance between juicy freshness and mellow ripeness that you get in red apples. The slender body fizzes away with tiniest bubbles, lending creaminess and gentleness, expressing serenity, beauty and depth. Very elegant, lovely now, certain to evolve into a grandiose and gastronomic rosé. |
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England | 1 | 88 (VN) |
In Bond
€462.00 |
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Vinous (88)The 2014 Rosé is two-thirds fermented and aged in oak barrels. Deep salmon in color, it has a rich, forward nose of peaches and cream, strawberry, beeswax and touches of white chocolate – all very enticing. The palate is rounded on the entry, with good acidity, though in the end this rosé just falls a little flat and lacks tension and energy. Not bad, but to be honest, I was expecting more. |
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