New Zealand Sparkling Wines

The nose displays depth and elegance with subtle hints of sea shell and citrus. A captivating long fine palate with flavours of citrus and brioche enhanced by toasty, nutty and yeasty notes, leading a long crisp brut finish. Akarua Vintage Brut 2011 is a wine of character and complexity.

VINEYARD Harvested out of the lower Awatere Valley in Marlborough. VINIFICATION 50% whole bunch pressed to preserve aromatics, it was then fermented cool in stainless steel and allowed to sit on lees for an extended period to develop body and texture. APPEARANCE Pale straw in colour. BOUQUET A vibrant bouquet displaying classic passion fruit and gooseberries with a hint of flintiness. PALATE A broad and luscious palate exhibiting citrus tones with a backbone of crisp acidity. CELLARING It is ready to drink now and is best served slightly chilled. SERVING TEMPERATURE 14-16oC FOOD ACCOMPANIMENTS A platter of icey cold raw oysters. Fresh crayfish cooked on the BBQ served with buttered crusty bread and a crisp green salad.

Strawberry notes dance across a creamy palate of soft summer fruits with a vibrant citrus finish. A benchmark Central Otago sparkling rosé from fastidious producers, this is just disgorged and beautifully fresh.

sophisticated Methode Traditionnelle style wine made from predominantly Chardonnay blended with Pinot Noir. Silkily sparkling, it is pale straw in colour, with a fine and persistent mousse. Wild strawberries and stonefruit flavours abound with a hint of yeasty autolysis. Its huge acid backbone is hidden by the fruit concentration. A voluptuously long lasting and creamy finish. One you can drink all night. Cecilia Brut can be enjoyed anytime, whether for a celebration or to share with friends as an aperitif before a meal. Try matching with a creamy chowder or a beautiful brie.

This medium sweet sparkling Sauvignon Blanc displays delicious tropical fruit characters with a crips, fresh finish. An ideal celebration wine, best served chilled.

A fun and vibrant New Zealand sparkling wine with a medium sweet flavour suitable for a wide range of wine drinkers. The 50:50 blend of Muscat and Muller Thurgau provides a full fruity flavour that is enhanced by the fresh approachable style of the bubbles. Best enjoyed served chilled and as a refreshing companion for celebration. Launched in 1997, Aquila is now New Zealand's number one selling sparkling wine which exemplifies fun, vitality and excitement. Its colour is light gold and it displays a floral, fruity lifted nose. Refreshing mandarin and fresh grape flavours are complemented by a honeyed sweetness. Best enjoyed immediately but may be kept for up to one year.

This wine is from our single estate in Marlborough New Zealand and is sustainably grown and crafted. Displays fresh fruit aromas, balanced by the zest of a Sauvignon Blanc sparkle. Perfect for any formal or relaxed occasion.

One of New Zealand’s most established sparkling wine brands, Bernadino is styled on the traditional spumante from Italy. It delivers excellent value for the price point. Light gold in colour, Bernardino shows lively Muscat and dried fruit characters with a hint of spice. The fresh Muscat fruit flavours enliven the palate with a bright bubbly finish. Excellent accompaniment to lightly flavoured seafood or chicken dishes.

Launched in the 70's this sparkling wine is a long established low-alcohol New Zealand favourite. Two variants make up the range, White Chardon a white sparkling wine with fresh floral overtones, a bright straw gold colour with lively fruit driven characters and Pink Chardon, bright pink in colour exhibiting a palate that is light and medium-styled, with fruity, berry overtones.

Launched in the 70's this sparkling wine is a long established low-alcohol New Zealand favourite. Two variants make up the range, White Chardon a white sparkling wine with fresh floral overtones, a bright straw gold colour with lively fruit driven characters and Pink Chardon, bright pink in colour exhibiting a palate that is light and medium-styled, with fruity, berry overtones.

Winner of the Nissan New Zealand Ltd Champion Sparkling Wine Trophy. Daniel Le Brun Blanc de Blanc has subtle strawberry, mealy characters and a mouth-filling, weighty palate.

For over 25 years Daniel Le Brun has been dedicated to crafting the finest quality methode traditionnelle wines available in NZ. The adherence to traditional champagne making techniques since the winery's inception has enabled Daniel Le Brun to become one of New Zealand's most respected methode traditionnelle wine labels, recognised for its superb distinctive style and character. It's this fusion of French tradition and Kiwi ingenuity that creates the distinctive taste of Daniel Le Brun Methode Traditionnelle. We aim to create something unique from the best of both worlds. Which is what we mean when we say DANIEL LE BRUN is Kiwi Savoir Faire.