Archive: Australia: Sparkling
Clover Hill 2001 Sparkling Tasmania ($30). Aromatic toasted brioche, almond and tropical flavors stay concentrated through the spicy finish. A nice match to a shellfish and mango starter. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 03/07)
Greg Norman Estates NV Sparkling Chardonnay-Pinot Noir South Eastern Australia ($16). Delicate straw color and nutty, citrus aromas lead to light citrus and peach fruit flavors. Smooth finish loses its sparkle sooner than expected. Ready to drink now. (Richard’s Picks, 12/03)
Innocent Bystander 2008 Moscato Victoria($12, 375 ml). Really delish, with mouthwatering watermelon, strawberry and floral aromas and flavors that linger nicely on the off-dry, but slightly citrusy finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2008-12-27)
Taltarni NV Brut Victoria Vintage Selection Taché ($20). Appealing for its balance of sleek red berry fruit, cream and toasted hazelnut flavors and aromas. Finishes crisp and clean. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 03/07)
Two Hands
2008 Moscato Barossa Valley Brilliant Disguise ($19, 500ml). Like a New World Moscato d’Asti, with ripe, sweet, mouthwatering apple and peach aromas and flavors that stay fizzy and fresh through the long finish. Ready to drink now and over the next year or two. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2008-11-05) ($19). Not unlike a Moscato d’Asti, this delicately sweet and fizzy wine is lovely with light fruit desserts, cookies and cakes, or something like dried apricots and creamy/tangy fresh goat cheese. With medium-bodied pineapple, peach and melon flavors laced with honeysuckle and finishing fresh. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (Weekend Wine 03/08)
2007 Moscato Barossa Valley Brilliant Disguise
Wolf Blass NV Brut Australia ($11). Heck of a deal on a well-structured bubbly. Appealing acidic backbone supports fresh, light citrus fruit, with touches of creamy vanilla and juicy apple. Ready to drink now. (Bargain Wine, 02/04)
Yellowglen NV Pink Sparkling Wine Australia ($13). Quaffable, with frothy, full-flavored cherry and vanilla flavors that are off-dry and a good match for spicy food. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2009-04-01)