A slightly Chardonnay dominant cuvée with the balance in Pinot Noir, all hand picked off vines grown to a site made famous as one of the first sightings of a tasmanian tiger Thylacinus cynocephalus. Tigers are long gone but the Frogmore Creek property at Campania in Coal River Valley yields some of the finest sparkling wine grapes of the district. 42° South is given the full luxury treatment, an extended ageing on lees extracts exceptional richness from sediments, to be followed by disgorgement and doseage in true Methode traditionelle.

$2299each $273DOZEN EACH DOZEN The Campania property has over a hundred acres are under vine, all are planted to blocks purposely selected for the suitability to each grape variety. There are twenty seven individual blocks, each situated on very different altitudes. All were established with northerly aspects, allowing vines to receive the greatest possible sunlight. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes are whole bunch pressed to retain delicacy. Fruit is treated to a clean primary ferment prior to racking off lees, followed by stabilisation and clarification. Base wines are assembled and bottle aged for a minimum eighteen months on lees before disgorge and tirage with minimal dosage to retain complexity yet revitalise the palate. Alcohol 12.5%

Pale golden hue, delicate effervescence. Aromas of toasty brioche and delicate citrus subtly emerge from the fine beads. Full and crisp flavours of strawberries and apple linger on the refined acid structure. A treat with natural oysters, canapes and fruit desserts.

The finest Champagne cannot be manufactured, it is created. For Alfred Gratien, the creative process begins right in the vineyard. Alfred Gratien boasts a proud tradition, disregarding the mass produced ethos and fashions of modern times. What you get is a hand crafted Champagne of great quality and uniqueness. Cuvée Brut Classique clearly displays the style of Alfred Gratien. One of very few Champagnes to be dominated by the fruity Pinot Meunier, combined with the masculinity of Pinot Noir and the elegance of Chardonnay.

$6999each $837DOZEN EACH DOZEN Chardonnay 45%, Pinot Noir 12%, Pinot Meunier 43. Cuvée Brut Classique is a result of the highest quality standards in the selection of grapes, traditional vinification, maturation in small 228 litre oak casks, and self imposed limits on production levels. Alfred Gratien s never treated to malolactic fermentation, thereby ensuring the finished wine retains its original character. The aroma of the grapes and the land from whence they come are thus preserved. Cuvée Brut Classique retains its freshness, even as it ages. This special care guarantees the unique quality which makes Alfred Gratien truly exceptional. That is the true art of Champagne. Alcohol 12.5%

Light gold colour, beautiful to behold with a very fine, extremely long lasting mousse. A bouquet of citrus fruits, mangos, peaches and apricot. A wonderful balance of aromatic strength with the freshness of exotic fruits. A wine of great refinement as the elegance of Chardonnay melds with the red fruit of Pinot Meunier and the enduring character of Pinot Noir.

Andrew Garrett Pinot Chardonnay has established an enviable reputation for quality and consistency. Years after founder entrepreneur Andrew Garrett parted with his fledgling estate, this unctuos sparkling Cuvée continues to represent heightened flavour profiles at an accessible pricepoint. A soft, well balanced sparkler from premium vineyards, exhibiting exciting effervescence, and a dry yet ripe fruit palate which expresses the natural varietal characters of the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, in contemporary méthode mousseaux styling.

$1199each $141DOZEN EACH DOZEN Established in the early eighties in the McLaren Vale, Andrew Garrett Wines is regarded by consumers as a relaxed, unpretentious, successful brand that provides excellent value wines that are entirely approachable and reliable. Across the entire portfolio, Andrew Garrett embraces a range of distinguished wines that are diverse in origin and style, while still retaining the individual character of the grapes from which they were made. In distinctive and instantly appealing styling, Andrew Garrett Sparkling Cuvée are seen around bistro tables, and banquets throughout Australia. Perfect for relaxed drinking., good music, food and company, Garrett Cuvée N.V is all about taking the rime to look after yourself and unwind.

Lemony pale, a honey gold in colour with a creamy straw yellow mousse. Nose exhibits highlights of citrus and sweet stonefruit, tangy pineapple characters combined with a hint of nutteyness, and supple spicey overtones. A bouquet that is remarkably rich for a wine of it's range, Andrew Garrett offers nice yeasty complexity, aromas of cashew, applejack and creamy white nougat. Palate is deep and satisfying with a tangy effervescence and a fine bead that borders on creamyness. Flavours of chalky Chardonnay, strawberry and plummy Pinot fruit, balanced harmoniously to create an enjoyable sparkling wine, immensely suitable for any occasion or style of cuisine. Ideally suited to hors d'oeuvres, pasta and poultry dishes.

The House of Arras is built on the exceptional quality of fruit grown to the most superlative cold climate Tasmanian vineyards and an uncompromising standard of vinification techniques mastered over decades. Nothing less than the pinnacle of artisanal Australian sparkling winemaking is permitted to be bottled behind the Arras label. Slowly tiraged for a period of no fewer than five years, Brut Elite shows great complexity from the extended aging while exhibiting a brightness of fruit and structural elegance representative of truly world class sparkling wine.

$2999each $357DOZEN EACH DOZEN Parcels of Chardonnay grapes with a slightly larger component of Pinot Noir are hand picked from the most prestigious vineyards within the comprehensive Hardy viticultural portfolio in Tasmania. Following a gentle whole bunch press and fining, individual batches are vinified on light grape solids before the completion of malolactic on primary ferment lees. Once clarified, the base wines are judiciously assembled to style and prepared for secondary fermentation in bottle. Extended maturation on yeast lees builds further complexity and depth of character into the wine. A traditional expedition dosage completes the process, adding the last components of complexity and ensuring precise palate balance. Alcohol 12.4%

Crystal clear with an extremely fine bead and persistent mousse, delicate colour of fresh straw with a bright green/ gold hue. On the nose, the wine has an unmistakably inviting and complex mélange of aromas with influences of fresh oyster, sour dough yeast as well as the aromas of exotic spices, vanilla bean and nougat. An elegant, mineral palate structure with flavours evolving in the glass around lychee, truffle, cinnamon and lanolin. Exhibits fantastic persistence of flavour, the natural acidity and subtle quality oak tannins are the backbone of this textural wine. Sealed under the highest quality cork available, sublime upon release, Brut Elite will continue to evolve and develop exceptional complexity.

The first of its kind, a salient example demonstrating the values of meticulous winemaking and a commitment to extended tirage maturation. Crafted in what was to eventually become the established Arras housestyle, employing the best vinification and viticultural methods to achieve wine of the highest quality. Following ten years tirage, EJ Carr Late Disgorged presents the original 1998 Arras in a new guise, a cuvée filled with layers of complexity and intensity. EJ Carr displays all the elegance, power and vibrancy of world class sparkling wine.

$16999each $2037DOZEN EACH DOZEN Arras was founded on the vision and spirit of the highly dedicated Hardy winemaking and viticultural team, who believe Tasmania to be the preeminent sparkling wine region of Australia. To this end, Arras seek to identify and capture each individual personality of every varietal grape and every corner of the vineyard, to craft wines which are unique, alluring and distinctively Tasmanian. Cuvée EJ Carr is a noble cépage, predominantly Chardonnay with a third Pinot Noir. After ten years resting on lees, it is the patience to allow the wine to mature at its own pace and the experience to know when it is at its best which has allowed EJ Carr to achieve new heights in richness, complexity and intensity. Approx 12.5%

Crystal clear with a fine and persistent bead, deep straw in colour with a bright yellow gold hue. The nose shows intense mushroom/ butter/ toast characters with lanolin and oyster nuances. On the palate, the wine is rich and flavoursome, whilst very complex and intense. Multi layered flavours of truffle, toast and sea brine combine with a great length of flavour and brightness. A dry style with a refreshing, natural acid finish.

Arras represents the best of vintage from superior sites. A tapestry of flavours, aromatics and elegant mousse, Arras is artisanaly crafted from the noble Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. After several years resting on lees and bottle maturation, this exceptional Cuvée from Tasmania's finest sparkling wine vineyards is endowed with complexity, freshness and longevity.

$5999each $717DOZEN EACH DOZEN Choice parcels of fruit from superior vineyards around the Glenora and Pipers River districts, grown especially for sparkling wines, are hand picked and whole bunch pressed to ensure freshness and elegance of structure. After fining, the individual batches are vinified on light grape solids and treated to malolactic fermentation on primary ferment lees. Once clarified, the wines are judiciously assembled to style and prepared for tirage. Extended maturation on yeast lees has built additional complexity and depth of character. The expedition liqueur completes the traditional method process and contributes the final touches of complexity, achieving a balanced, generous palate.

Crystal clear with a fine bead and persistent mousse, medium straw in colour with a fresh green/gold hue. Bouquets of orange peel and clove with a sea brine influence, complexed by fresh brioche and pastry yeast aroma. Like the bouquet, lively flavours of sea brine, citrus peel and sweet jasmine flower are complemented on the palate with truffle and butter/ mushroom characters. A racy acid and great persistence of flavour ensure an exciting finish.

Balgownie's Yarra Valley vineyards were planted in 2003 to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with a view to exploiting the slow ripening temperate climes and rich soils of the region for the creation of exquisite and stylish sparkling wines. Vinified to a combination of new and old world winemaking techniques, the tradtional cépage of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is partially barrel fermented in seasoned oak before being treated to a term of extended lees contact, infusing the palate with rich yeasty brioche characters and refined textural creaminess.

$1999each $237DOZEN EACH DOZEN The emergence of Balgownie Estate as a preminent winemaker in the 1970s led to the rapid expansion of the central goldfields wine growing region and was a significant player in the rebirth of the Victorian wine industry as a whole. In 1999, fine wine enthusiasts Des and Rod Forrester assumed proprietorship of Balgownie and set about updating the vineyards and winery. The Forresters embarked on a search for the idyllic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir site, eventually identifying a property in the Yarra Valley where they established seven hectares of closely managed vines. Crafted to Methode traditionelle, Balgownie Brut is rested on sediments before completing secondary fermentation in bottle. Alcohol 12.5%

Pale golden colour with clear, sparkling bead. Bright and lifted aromas of citrus and new seasons apple with hints of guava and passionfruit. Lovely fine palate showing cut stonefruit, lemon and biscuit complexity, light tangy citrus acids and a hint of red berry fruit characters before an elegant crisp finish. The aperitif wine of choice, choose Balgownie to accompany hors d'oeuvres, appetizers and nibbles.

One of Tasmania's most praiseworthy efforts, Bay of Fires expresses fully the exceptional quality of fruit grown to superior vineyards, nurtured exclusively for the production of world class sparkling wines which exhibit classically structured palates and the most splendid textures. A top shelf effort made to true Methode Traditionelle, Bay of Fires is reverently crafted by the stars of the Hardy winemaking team, rested for years on lees sediment to develop luxurious textures and infuse the wine with elegance, rich fruit characters and layers of complexity.

$2499each $297DOZEN EACH DOZEN Bay of Fires vineyards normally experience a growing season quite similar to Reims, Burgundy and Alsace. Roughly equal parcels of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a smaller component of Pinot Meunier are hand picked and whole bunch pressed, to ensure freshness and elegance of structure. After fining, the individual batches are vinified on light grape solids and treated to malolactic on primary ferment lees. Once clarified, the wines are assembled to style and prepared for triage. Extended maturation on yeast lees builds additional complexity and depth of character, while the expedition liqueur and inclusion of aged reserve wines contributes to the overall depth and dimension of palate. Approx 12.5%

Crystal clear, persistent bead, light straw in colour with a fresh gold hue. A very complex wine exhibiting toast, lanolin and sea brine characters. The aroma shows honey, oyster and fresh yoghurt. The palate is finely structured, long, powerful and complex. Multiple layers of oyster shell, truffle and apricot brandy build in this intriguing wine. A great depth of character from extended ageing, retaining freshness and vibrancy. Exhibits a solid, natural acid backbone, the softer citrus elements, and biscuit qualities follow the palate all the way along to the crisp, dry finish. Magnificent with the most delicate desserts, fine gourmandise and the freshest sashimi, ideally Barilla Bay oysters, freshly shucked with a squeeze of lime.

Billecart Salmon is one of the most generous Champagnes, a harmonious and balanced wine, the result of immense personal care during the crafting process, and subsequent ageing under the traditional chalk cellars. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes spanning several different vintages, from the best vineyard sites along the Marne, are fashioned into a timeless and refined Cuvée which has remained unchanged since 1945. Elegant aromas, and a full vinous palate, an elegant wine that's just right for every one of life's opportune occasions.

$6499each $777DOZEN EACH DOZEN Billecart Salmon is one of the last familial Houses of Champagne, all the wines are marked by the seal of excellence. The story begins with the wedding of Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon. The marriage lead to the founding of the distinguished Champagne House of Billecart-Salmon, established in 1818 at Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Two centuries later, the seventh generation of the family still manages the Champagne company and oversees the crafting of each individual bottle, maintaining the legend of the Spirit of Champagne. The original love of the founders, lives on through the devoted viticulture, and passionate winecraft, a philosophy which has been cultivated around three principal values, finesse, balance and elegance.

Honeyed in colour and bouquet, distinct for the finesse of it's slowly rising bubbles, and persistent mousse. Maturation has not robbed it of an amazing floral freshness, it exhibits lovely aromas of ripe pear. Characters of brioche, sweet citrusses, and almond, exemplary for it's sophistication and flavours of plush lined fruit.

Established by Nicolas François in 1818, Billecart Salmon is known within France and around the globe for fashioning the most elegant Champagnes, fully rounded Cuvées with the cleanest palate and eternal, seemingly ageless styling. A Non Vintage assemblage of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, expressing characters of biscuit, fruits and nut.

$22999each $2757DOZEN EACH DOZEN Champagne Billecart Salmon fashions the most exquisite wines from choice parcels of fruit grown to twenty five acres of distinguished sites around its headquarters in the village of Mareuil-sur-Ay. Unlike many better known marques, the noble House of Billecart Salmon has elected to remain small in size and limit their production, focussing on quality and consistency over quantity. A cooler, temperature controlled fermentation, inoculated to finely aromatic yeasts, serves to preserve the freshness in the final wine and infuse the bouquet with the most exquisite expressions. Various components are treated to lees batonnage, malolactic fermentation and a spell in Burgundian oak barrels.

Honeyed in colour and bouquet, distinct for the finesse of it's slowly rising bubbles and persistent mousse. Maturation has not robbed it of an amazing floral freshness, it exhibits lovely aromas of ripe pear. Characters of brioche, sweet citrus and almond, exemplary for it's sophistication and flavours of plush lined fruit. A wine of the finest balance.

The finest Champagne can only be crafted slowly, and with infinite patience. Since inaugural release Grande Cuvée has exposed its graceful figure to an elite retinue of informed wine lovers. This great Champagne, produced from the finest sites of selected Grands crus, comes into its own after spending ten years in bottle under the estate's Chais at Mareuil-sur-Ay. Billecart-Salmon earns the title of Grand Cru through a meticulous selection of grapes, crafted into the most exclusive matrimony of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

$44999each $5397DOZEN EACH DOZEN Billecart-Salmon evokes the cult of the grape, the noblesse of Champagne, pleasure, finesse, and the notion of splendour. Billecart-Salmon aims for excellence, it manifests itself through the harmonious balance of impressions, and of flavours. On the strength of it's traditions, Billecart-Salmon has chosen to ferment the Grande crus selected by the cellar master Francois Domi, in small Burgundy casks that have already seen several wines. The bottles are then aged in an extensive network of cellars hewn deep into the chalk, dating from the 17th to 19th centuries. Here the temperature is constant, relatively low at around 12°C, encouraging the production of fine effervescence.

Delights the eye with the harmony of its gold hue and supreme finesse of mousse. It then surprises with a complex, expressive nose, a mix of ripe fruit and toasty flavours. The attack is fine and distinguished, gradually allowing all the power and vivacity to excite the tongue. Delicate and genteel, yet forceful and intensely flavoured, long and lingering, with creamyness and toastyness, the remarkably long and clinging palate showing a fine, grainy texture. Power and finesse make Grande Cuvée a perfectly balanced wine. As a partner to life's most special occasions, Grande Cuvée will nurture the bond and enshrine the moment.

Blue Pyrenees has established a truly unique winestyle that captures the perfect balance. The dedication, expertise and traditions that are inherent to the finest Methode traditionelle are clearly evident across the entire range. The non vintage Brut was created to showcase this very house style. To this end, components from earlier years are held back to blend with the current vintage, maintaining a consistency across the years, and ultimately infusing the non vintage edition with the luxuriant, toasty characters of aged wines.

$1799each $213DOZEN EACH DOZEN Blue Pyrenees Estate is the realisation of a desire to create a unique vineyard of superior quality. It was in the early 1960s that the Pyrenees region became recognised for its potential, by virtue of a unique combination of deep gravely soils and cool climate conditions. Blue Pyrenees Estate is the coolest site within the Pyrenees region, with a diversity of microclimes enabling each clone to be planted in the best situation. A mostly Chardonnay Cuvée with a smaller portion of Pinot Noir. The inclusion of components of mature wines has the effect of reducing the time of ageing on secondary bottle fermentation lees to achieve the desirable complex flavours. This keeps the finished wine, ever more fresh, and vital. Approx 13.0%

Pale straw with a green hue. A fine and persistent bead, the hallmark of a true Methode traditionelle. The complex aromas of mature white wine, fresh dough, citrus and hint of confection give an overall impression of freshness and vitality. Lemons and shortbread, and toasty, aged wine complexity linger harmoniously together on the palate all the way towards the very end, and beyond.