There are few marques, better placed than Taltarni to create the ultimate indulgence in sparkling burgundy. Shiraz is crushed into small open top fermenters for a week of vinification, hand plunged, regularly pumped over and gently pressed into French oak barriques for a term of age. Its fragrant blackcurrant mousse precedes an edifying spice and chocolate palate, muscular Pyrenees tannins and a sheath of dusky oak balance the indulgent sweetness of fruit. A moreish purple wine to match with fruit dressed poultry, cherry duckling or the traditional festive pud.

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The noble cépage of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, finished with the inclusion of parcels from Tasmania's prestigious Clover Hill vineyard, a vintage sparkling of amazing textures and immeasurable palate length. Since inaugural release in 1978, each bottle of Taltarni Brut has been fermented and matured on yeast lees according to Methode traditionelle. Elegant and refined, articulating the sophistication and affable charm which have come to be recognized as the endearing and enduring sparkling Taltarni style.

$3099each $371DOZEN EACH DOZEN Taltarni were one of the founding wineries in the new age of the Pyrenees. The original sixty acres of vines were planted by David Hohnen, who later went on to found Cape Mentelle. John Goelet selected Taltarni Vineyards after a worldwide search of the finest winegrowing regions. The chosen site, with its red clay, quartz and sandy loam soils and cool continental climate is idyllic for the production of premium quality sparkling wines. The aim within the vineyard is to increase fruit concentration and flavour intensity whilst retaining superb length and balance of natural acidity. Taltarni is fermented in its own bottle and matured on yeast lees, achieving a final complex and sophisticated sparkling wine style.

Pale straw hues, fine mousse and persistent bead. A creamy, delicate and refreshing sparkling wine with a lifted bouquet of lemon, honeydew and nougat. The time on yeast lees has achieved a lovely, textured mid palate and a smooth lingering finish, the ideal aperitif, refreshing and clean. A joy with hors d'oeuvres and smart canapes.

Tache is a French word meaning stained, the rare method used by Taltarni to fashion their sparkling Rose. The moniker Brut Tache can also be read as a metaphor for hard yakka, a reference to the effort required to grow quality grapes and make good wine. Taltarni assemble their finest fruit, picked off vineyards dedicated to yielding grapes exclusively for superior sparkling wines. Cuvée Rosé's pretty pink hue and elegant complexity are achieved by adding a dash of red liqueur to the tirage wine at disgorgement.

$3099each $371DOZEN EACH DOZEN Taltarni became known for producing extraordinary sparkling wines very early on in their history. The estate's highly specialised vineyards in the Pyrenees contribute the backbone of fruit for Brut Tache. An assemblage of the holy trinity varietals, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, are drawn from mature vineyards, mainly in the premiere viticultural precincts of Victoria and Tasmania. Taltarni focus on encouraging full development of fruit, good varietal definition and refreshing natural acidity. Fermented in its own bottle and matured on yeast lees according to true Methode traditionalle, Cuvée Rosé is a sophisticated wine with mouth filling berry flavours that's simply beautiful to behold.

Engaging salmon pink colour, a fine persistent bead. Lively bouquet, red currants and rose petal, floral, strawberry aromas over complex nougat and yeast characters. Richly layered with elegant red berry fruits, cherries and savoury biscuit flavours, Brut Tache shows exquisite length, finishing flavouful and clean with just the right amount of lingering dryness.

Sparkling Moscato is a unique style of ripe and refreshing, fuit flavoured wine that's irresistable when served chilled. Taylor Ferguson reserve the pick of the crop, achieving the perfect bubbly to match with chicken caesar, pannacotta or Coeur à la creme.

$2099each $251DOZEN EACH DOZEN In the hands of a skilled winemaker, the richly flavoured Muscat grape makes the most exhilarating sparkling. Established in 1898, Taylor Ferguson have built on a foundation of excellence and consistency over several generations to become one of Australia's most esteemed wine and spirit merchants. As one of the land's eldest and most distinguished negociants, Taylor Ferguson are well positioned to collate harvests of the finest Muscat grapes from their substantial gazette of established growers. Fashioned to be completely approachable in its youth, offering a generousity of flavour with immense appeal to modern palates, the sparkling Moscato of choice to serve as aperitif or accompaniement to good food.

Light golden colour with fine bead and tight acid texture. Aromatic, lively bouquet with intense fruit and floral notes. Clean luscious and fruity flavours on the palate, persistent, mouth filling with a fresh vibrancy. Serve chilled and enjoy on its own or as accompaniment to cheeses, fruit or rich chocolate desserts.

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The wonderful national endowment of Tyrrell vineyards are scattered far and wide across the length and breadth of the Australian continent, Hunter Valley however is where the Tyrrell wineworks call home. Fashioned from a collation of the finest parcels Hunter Valley Pinot Chardonnay, crafted to true Methode Traditionelle and vintaged under the Tyrrell cellars, a fuller, richer style of sparkler that only the auspicious Tyrrell vineyards can produce.

$2699each $323DOZEN EACH DOZEN Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are picked at optimal ripeness levels and gently pressed to extract juices with minimal transfer of colour, batches are vinified in fermenters at moderate temperatures around 18C for a fortnight. Following completion of primary ferments,components are held on gross lees for three months, prior to being filtered and bottled with a tirage for the secondary fermentation. A third of the parts are treated to two year old French oak and partial malolactic. The finished wine is aged on lees in bottle for almost two years, after which it is disgorged and liqueured while remaining in original bottle.

Splendid effervescence, luxurious bead. Fine yeast and biscuit aromas, scents of peach and acacia, citrus, raspberry and pear. The aromatic characters extend on to the palate, creamily textured, generous ripe fruit flavours delivering good weight and extended length, the crisp jonagold acid at the finish balances and refreshes the palate.

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