Christmas Sparkling Six

Six stunning sparkling beauties to pop and add sparkle and finesse to any seasonal gathering. These are superb – and offer exceptional value. France offers Roche Lacour, a winner of two Golds and a Trophy, this popular vintage French bubbly is made in exactly the same way as vintage Champagne, and similarly rich in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Laurent Mingaud works his magic beneath the cool hills of Limoux, where monks are said to have mastered sparkling wine methods over a century before Champagne’s Dom Pérignon declared he was “drinking the stars”. It’s a genuine alternative to pricey Champagne. Laurent also crafts the sought-after, Gold medal Roche rosé. An elegant pink that owes its salmon hue, like the finest pink Champagnes, to gently pressed Pinot Noir. It’s distinguished and enchanting – lovely with smoked salmon. Howard Vineyard’s Adelaide Hills Pinot-rich sparkler, made from top quality Pinot and Chardonnay is full of vibrant green apple, raspberry and white peach flavours, with a creamy, fresh palate. A perfect celebration fizz.