Single site, mature vineyard Pipers Brook Méthode Traditionelle, crafted from hand picked fruit and treated to full malolactic for softness, followed by an extravagant term of two and a half years in bottle on sedimentery yeast lees. Luxurious creamy textures and richness across the palate, driven by its fresh citrus vitality and wild strawberry effervescence, over underlying sourdough, truffles and earthyness, a finely structured palate with racy acidity, resolving on an endlessly fine, elegantly evolving finish.

Single vineyard Pinot Chardonnay, from the exclusive appellation of Pipers Brook, crafted to true Methode traditionelle, the full course of bottle riddling and disgorgement, liqueur de tirage and reseal. The latitude and mesoclimes at Delamere are uncannily similar to the Champagne growing terroirs of la Bourgogne, ideal for the realization of sparkling wines, endowed with old world charisma. A luxurious Tasmanian Cuvée with opulent nose and textural palate, to savour alongside sophisticated canapes.

Cuvee Nicolas Francois established it's reputation during a blind tasting of over one hundred and fifty of Champagne's greatest vintage wines. Organized by the highly esteemed Champagne consultant Richard Juhlin and attended by a panel of international experts, Cuvee Nicolas Francois was selected as the most outstanding Champagne. Paradoxically, Nicolas Francois claimed second place as well!. A few weeks later at a Sotheby's auction, a magnum of Cuvee Nicolas Francois made world headlines when it established the world record price.

The story begins with the wedding of Nicholas Francois Billecart and Elizabeth Salmon, out of which was born the Maison Billecart-Salmon, established 1818 near the present site at Mareuil-sur-Ay. Two centuries later, the seventh generation takes charge of crafting the noble wines, maintaining the spirit of Champagne and passion for the grape. Most noteworthy of Cuvee Elisabeth Salmon, is the harmony of expression within the selection of parcels Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, a timeless accord between Billecart-Salmon and the legacy of ancient grower families.

Poistioned just southeast of McLaren Vale, Currency Creek was officially recognized as a delineated winegrowing region in 2000. Stimulated by the temperate influences of Lake Alexandrina and the balmy maritime breezes of Southern Ocean, Currency Creek's vines are encouraged by the subtle climes, continuous temperatures and elongated growing seasons to ripen grapes until they reach their full potential. Pinot Chardonnay Reserve is lively with stonefruit and strawberry flavours on the palate, highlighted by a soft pink blush from the Pinot skin contact.

Hand picked bunches of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are crushed into a selection of predominantly seasoned French oak barriques for vinification by Petaluma's own strains of yeast. Upon completion, batches are inoculated to a bacteria isolate for malolactic, adding complexity to the wine while softening the high natural acid. Components are then assembled and treated to a secondary fermentation in bottle. The finished Croser is aged on yeast lees for a minimum of three years before disgorgement, liqueur dosage and reseal.

The propitiously brisk climes in Piccadilly Valley encourage a complete ripening of grapes, even during the coolest growing seasons. A confluence of myriad aspects and varied soil types over some of the oldest rock formations, it yields a subtle diversity of flavours from each parcel of vine within the one valley. Defined by the chiselled elegance of Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir, pomegranate, wild strawberry and cherry aromas burst form the glass and flood the palate, gorgeous biscuit notes adding complexity and style. Creamy and delicious after eighteen long months on yeast lees.

A solidly structured, mostly Pinot Noir wine with a slightly lesser proportion of Chardonnay, an assemblage of the current Croser vintage with components of reserve wines from several earlier years, each contributing distinctive qualities to the final Cuvee. A stylistic evolution after many semi annual releases, the aim being to refine and advance the unique flair while remaining true to the magnificent aperitif style of classic Croser.

Croser is only disgorged after ten years repose in bottle under the Petaluma wineworks, ensuring extended contact on yeast lees, which contributes to the extravagance and luxurious palate weight. Fashioned from elite parcels of fruit grown to the finest vineyards in Piccadilly Valley, Croser is at once bigger in colour and more intense in flavour, dominated by the ripe jonathon apple of Pinot Noir. Grapes grown to the cooler south and west facing slopes contribute impressive natural fruit acids which infuse the wine with exquisite flavours and dazzling aromas.

Francois Coueslant was a pioneering viticulturalist who made a major contribution to bringing Australian wines to the world. Winemaker manager at Tahbilk from 1877 to 1886, described in the Australasian at the time as a practical vigneron from France, a gentleman of progressive ideas, ever ready to adopt new and improved methods. Coueslant successfully lead the fight against the vine killing phylloxera louse, built the iconic estate tower and added Chateau to the Tahbilk label, a moniker which remained in use until 2000.

Romsey Brut is a blend of very slow ripening Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with often a substantial proportion of reserve wine to ensure that the authentic House Style of Cope-Williams is maintained year after year. Winemaker Gordon Cope-Williams is indeed from the Old Country and his passions for bubbly and cricket have manifested themselves in a cricket pavilion on top of a sparkling wine maturation cellar, next to a cricket pitch. Established in the seventies, the Cope-Williams winery releases discreet quantities from within a very limited range.

Cockatoo Ridge is headquartered in the Barossa Valley on the principal road between the two main Barossa towns of Tanunda and Nuriootpa. This high profile site was once the old Hardy's Siegersdorf winery, built in 1930. Cockatoo Ridge NV is blended between two or three years harvest to provide consistency, reliability and a rounded flavour. An internationally recognizable Aussie Sparkler, it carries a trademark pink hue which delivers a broad palate, flavoursome and fruit driven. A deliciously reliable Sparkling wine with complexity and depth of flavour.

Anyone who's enjoyed the plum and apricot hued Cockatoo Ridge Sparkling knows just how good these guys are at bubbly. They're a formidable player at sparklers that look and taste gorgeous, and they're also a cinch at the premium end of the market. Cuvee Eleanora draws grapes from the august inventory of estate vineyards, the winemakers have turned out small parcels of generously flavoured grapes and created an exciting wine that fuses the holy trinity of Chardonnay with Pinot Meunier, as dominated by the masculinity of Pinot Noir.

One of Australia's principal Pinot Chardonnay Meuniere Cuvée, from fruit grown to superior vineyards at Pipers Brook, an area acknowledged as the premiere source of sparkling wine in Australia. Ever since debut, Clover Hill has impressed both the local and international industry press with its uncompromising quality and distinguished styling. Rich autolysis and wonderful biscuit characters, structure and finesse, creamy layers of Chardonnay fruit are integrated beautifully with the sherbet, bread and cherry Pinot characters.

A multi vintage cuvee of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, assembled exclusively from parcels picked off Clover Hill's estate vineyards at Pipers Brook. Fermented in it's own bottle and aged on yeast lees for at least two years, infusing the intensity of an extravagant elevage while capturing the vivacity of Pipers River fruit, a masterful construct of remarkable structure and finesse. Subtly complex, Cuvee Tasmania is characterised by rich, creamy layers of Chardonnay opulence, integrating beautifully with the cherry sherbet chic of Pinot Noir.

The tradition dates back to 1770 when Cloudy Bay was charted by Captain Cook. Made in limited quantities and released at four years of age, Pelorus is one of New Zealand's flagship wines. Harvests of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are sourced from distinguished Wairau Valley vineyards to be fashioned into a sophisticated wine with tempting bouquets, exciting mousse and exquisite, lasting finish.

Innovation and meticulous attention to detail are the guiding principles of Cloudy Bay. The team is committed to producing wines of region, striving to enhance the pure, bracing flavours and stunning vibrancy, naturally afforded by the climate and soils of Marlborough. Cloudy Bay was a founding member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand. From their, intensively husbanded, holistically managed vineyards comes Pelorus, a deluxe Cuvee in collaboration with elite parcels of fruit, grown to the best vineyards in Marlborough's Wairau Valley.

Charles Heidsieck crossed the Atlantic four times in the 1850s, heading to the new world in search of new markets. His personality and charisma made him famous under the name of Champagne Charlie. Charles Heidsieck is today among the most prestigious Champagne brands. The Charles Heidsieck artificer of today lay down exceptional wines beneath the estate Gallo-roman cellars. Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve has been carefully matured before sediment removal and an additional repose of several years.

The holy trinity of sparkling grapes in consumate Methode traditionelle. A cepage of Chardonnay for elegance, Pinot Noir and Meunier for palate weight and depth. Vintage Brut derives great complexity through a judicious selection of fruit from Chandon's rich endowment of cool climate vineyards, crafted to a diversity of extravagant handling techniques. Perfumes ranging from florals and yeast, to cashew and savoury, a measured elegance which continues alongside the rich and creamy textures of this flagship Cuvee.

Established by mother company Moet Chandon in the 1980s, with a view to setting the standard for Australia's finest sparkling, Domaine Chandon can now draw fruit from a host of vineyards to make the most exquisitely balanced, satisfying and approachable effervescent wines. Enter a limited edition of Summer Brut to delight all five senses, crafted in full Methode traditionnelle, to drink beautifully throughout the year, chicly attired in her festive season best.

From some of Australia's finest sparkling wine vineyards, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are harvested and pressed through techniques very similiar to parent company Moët Chandon. The batches are vinified separately to maintain purity. A minimum of eighteen months on it's sedimentery lees as per Methode Traditionelle, to enhance the complexity of the wine and to emulsify the mousse with all the vibrant expressions of fruit. All of Chandon's releases are aged in their own bottle, prior to disgorgement, treatment to liqueur doseage and the final tirage.

So confident are the directors at Chandon, in the skill and dedication of their winemaking and viticultural teams, they have granted license for their artisanal staff to assume the initiative and to construct special editions, to be crafted in limited quantities and treated to an extended term of age. Les Trois Rosé was made in vintage 2010, from superior harvests of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, grown to elite sites in Tasmania, Upper Yarra Valley and the Whitlands Plateau. At once delicate and powerful, endowed with the allure and irresistible charm of sparkling Rosé.

Fashioned to the French Doux style, a cépage of Chardonnay which brings creamyness to the palate and contributes structure. Pinot Noir adds middle palate dimension with hints of cherry and spice. A richly cake textured palate, warm and fruit driven, with a tingling acidity that cleans and refreshes. Superb as a richer style of aperitif, an accompaniment to canapes, a splendid dessert wine, it mates perfectly to quince tart or wet ripe cheeses, the perfect every occassion wine for those who appreciate the sweeter things in life.

An elite Victorian Sparkler from some of the most superior sites, all over 500 metres above sea level, in King Valley, Macedon and Strathbogie Ranges. A multi dimensional wine, dominated by a slightly larger component of Pinot Noir, tightly woven from a tapestry of hand chosen parcels, the auspiciously high altitudes and regional diversity yields harvests of intensely flavoured fruit, with refined natural acidity and stylish balance. A wine of great persistence and integrity, character and charm, to be savoured at every opportune occasion.

Chandon are the people who brought fine Sparkling wine to Australia and superior Australian sparkling wines to the world. The most auspicious Yarra Valley vineyards were consolidated in the 1990s with a view to establishing a marque in Australian sparkling wine which is second to none. The refined elegance, exquisite balance and generosity of Chandon Rosé are the fruit of these precious vineyards, husbanded for decades by the nation's leading viticulturalists. A vibrant, refreshing aperitif style, extravagantly crafted to full Methode Traditionnelle.

A fortuitous confluence of vineyard terroir and microclime clime, conspire to achieve harvests of the most superlative Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, choice parcels which can translate into wines displaying refined balance between stately elegance and controlled power. Extended maturation on yeast lees has infused luxurious nutty brioche characters and evolved fruit richness, creaminess of mouthfeel and astonishing persistence of bead. The freshness and brightness of this engagingly complex sparkler belies its age.

A premium Cuvee and eminent regional sparkling, fashioned from the holy trinity varietals of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier. An assemblage of elite parcels of fruit from the Brown Brothers estate Whitlands Vineyard, supported by a collation of choice harvests grown to cool climate sites around King Valley. Chardonnay provides finesse, lightness and elegance, Pinot Noir adds fullness, weight and length to this tasteful sparkler, Pinot Meunier contributes roundness and fruit.

Patricia is the culmination of Brown Brothers commitment to excellence in viticulture and oenology. A slow and painstaking selection of fruit from the finest blocks of vine is followed by the utmost care throughout vinification, aimed at maximizing palate structure and achieving true elegance. A Pinot Noir dominated wine, from grapes grown to the high altitude Whitlands vineyard, crafted with strict adherence to traditional Methode Champeniose. A splendid effort, complex and rich with toasty fruit and yeast characters, Patricia is intended to impress.

Two thirds Chardonnay and a third of Pinot Gris from good vineyards at Bendigo, Mt Macedon and Yarra Valley. Parcels are all whole bunch pressed into a mix of fermenters and pre loved oak hogsheads for indigenous yeast vinification. An emulation of the suave, effervescent Pinot styles from Asti and the Veneto, redolent of freshly picked orchard fruit over supple hints of seasoned butterscotch oak. Fashioned for indulgence alongside all urbane fare, its bold flavours and dry, savoury finish demands one more sip, and then another, a deliciously, moreish wine.