FEELIN’ BUBBLY
New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and champagne is the obvious choice to start your festivities off with a bang. However, if the purse strings are a little tight after Christmas, prosecco or cava are absolutely acceptable. With so many incredible sparkling wines available for a reasonable price, here’s proof you don’t have to break the bank to bring in the New Year. Whether you left some bad things behind or have had a great year, it’s time to par-tay!
The wines below have been carefully selected as my top drops for New Year’s Eve and cover a range of prices. Enjoy. This light, refreshing style from one of my favourite winemakers, Calabria, has no pretense, and is made to be drunk immediately. Pale straw in colour, BEVI prosecco brings aromas of Bickford’s Lemon Cordial and kaffir lime leaf, with grapefruit, lemon and lime on the palate. A pure and zesty sparkling with great length. $14.95
BEVI Prosecco Available nationwide calabriawines.com.au Anything from this Canberra winery is a winner to me, and this is no exception. The 2018 Shaw Wines Sparkling Cuvee is made from 100 per cent semillon and is crafted to create a sparkling with an exciting fresh acidity backing the intensity of the fruit. This recent gold medal winner has a soft citrus/lemon palate, balanced with delicate acidity and natural sweetness. $25 2018 Shaw Wines Sparkling Cuvee shawwines.com.au Hailing from South Australia, this is a truly premium sparkling. They use the traditional method (as used in champagne) which ensures a delicate fine mousse that gently explodes on the palate. Ripe raspberry and strawberry from pinot grapes and crisp apple from the chardonnay combine with biscuit and brioche and creaminess on the palate. $39.99
Petaluma Croser Vintage Available nationwide Pink champagne, technically called rosé champagne, uses the natural pigmentation from red grapes to add color to the finished product. This Moet Rosé Imperial is a vibrant pink in colour. It is intense yet irresistible, a lively bouquet of fresh red summer berries with floral nuances and a light peppery touch. Guaranteed to leave you salivating! $76
Moet & Chandon Brut Rosé NV Cellarmasters.com.au