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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $14.03 $15.59
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Clean, bright, straw-coloured with golden glints, soft bubble and nice rim. Fruity (white fruit, apple), flower and...
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750ml
Bottle: $25.94
12 bottles: $25.42
The NV Mosel Petnat "Piu... Piu" is a Riesling sparkling wine based on the vintages 2010 and 2011 (50/50). It was...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $25.94
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A wild and fun Pinot Noir pet nat from the Mosel! More savory than fruit forward, the Piu Piu Rosé has great...
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750ml
Bottle: $9.99
Perfumed scents of Asian pear and acacia fill this simple Cava, its waxy texture and muscular structure a match for...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $15.38 $17.09
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $12.87 $14.30
12 bottles: $11.40
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Sparkling
375ml
Bottle: $12.59 $13.25
12 bottles: $10.45
Perfumed scents of Asian pear and acacia fill this simple Cava, its waxy texture and muscular structure a match for...
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Sparkling
375ml
Bottle: $11.92 $13.25
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $35.75
Minerally, with rich overtones of petrol and smoke that transition to underscore creamed apple and pear, preserved...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $22.89 $25.20
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• 45% Xarel.lo, 45% Macabeu, and 10% Parellada from a total of 11 hectares of vineyards. • Altitude: 200-400...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $16.71 $17.59
12 bottles: $11.53
COLOUR: Light yellow with green reflections; MOUSSE: Finely beaded, lingering; BOUQUET: Delicate aroma of golden...
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $37.84 $42.00
The sparkling 2018 Izar-Leku is from the Getariako Txakolina appellation and was produced with 90% Hondarrabi Zuri...
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Bright and lacy, this crisp sparkler offers notes of nectarine and crunchy peach, lemon sorbet and hints of thyme and...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $9.94
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Bright yellow. Aromas of orange, pineapple and pear, plus a hint of musky herbs. Juicy and very fruity, with crisp...
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Sparkling
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $5.89
Caramelized oranges and poached pears. Fruity, light and easy. Drink now.
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Sparkling
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $7.13
Caramelized oranges and poached pears. Fruity, light and easy. Drink now.
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Sparkling
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $6.84
Poached pears, peach tart and croutons. Full-bodied and ripe, but turns a little sweet and candied on the finish....
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Sparkling
750ml
Bottle: $17.28 $19.20
This is distinctive for its abundantly fragrant notes of medicinal herbs and spices, on the nose and then carried on...
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Champagne Blend Chile Germany Spain

The sparkling wines of Champagne have been revered by wine drinkers for hundreds of years, and even today they maintain their reputation for excellence of flavor and character, and are consistently associated with quality, decadence, and a cause for celebration. Their unique characteristics are partly due to the careful blending of a small number of selected grape varietals, most commonly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These grapes, blended in fairly equal quantities, give the wines of Champagne their wonderful flavors and aromas, with the Pinot Noir offering length and backbone, and the Chardonnay varietal giving its acidity and dry, biscuity nature. It isn't unusual to sometimes see Champagne labeled as 'blanc de blanc', meaning it is made using only Chardonnay varietal grapes, or 'blanc de noir', which is made solely with Pinot Noir.

Chile has a long and rich wine history which dates back to the Spanish conquistadors of the 16th century, who were the first to discover that the wonderful climate and fertile soils of this South American country were ideal for vine cultivation. It has only been in the past forty or fifty years, however, that Chile as a modern wine producing nation has really had an impact on the rest of the world. Generally relatively cheap in price,Whilst being widely regarded as definitively 'New World' as a wine producing country, Chile has actually been cultivating grapevines for wine production for over five hundred years. The Iberian conquistadors first introduced vines to Chile with which to make sacramental wines, and although these were considerably different in everything from flavor, aroma and character to the wines we associate with Chile today, the country has a long and interesting heritage when it comes to this drink. Chilean wine production as we know it first arose in the country in the mid to late 19th century, when wealthy landowners and industrialists first began planting vineyards as a way of adopting some European class and style. They quickly discovered that the hot climate, sloping mountainsides and oceanic winds provided a perfect terroir for quality wines, and many of these original estates remain today in all their grandeur and beauty, still producing the wines which made the country famous.

As in many Old World countries, the rise of viticulture in Germany came about as a result of the Roman Empire, who saw the potential for vine cultivation in the vast flatlands around the base of the Rhine valley. Indeed, for over a thousand years, Germany's wine production levels were enormous, with much of the south of the country being used more or less exclusively for growing grapes. Over time, this diminished to make way for expanding cities and other types of industries, but Southern Germany remains very much an important wine region within Europe, with many beautifully balanced and flavorful German wines being prized by locals and international wine lovers alike. The hills around Baden-Baden and Mannheim are especially noteworthy, as these produce the high end of the characteristic semi-sweet white wines which couple so perfectly with German cheeses and pickled vegetables. However, all of Germany's wine producing regions have something special and unique to offer, and are a joy to explore and experience.

Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.