PICK OF THE BUBBLES

Many New Zealand wineries make sparkling wine in the traditional French way, méthode traditionnelle. EMMI from Marlborough’s Johanneshof Cellars is a charming, fresh 2009 pinot noir/chardonnay blend ($41). Other bubbly favourites are the Quartz Reef Méthode Traditionnelle (Central Otago, $33) and the range of eight sparkling wines from Marlborough’s No. 1 Family Estate ($32 to $125).