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Country: Italy
Region: Veneto, Valdobbiadene
Grape Variety: 100% Glera
Alcohol Percentage: 11%

Color: Straw yellow. Creamy mousse and delicate, long-lasting bead
Nose: Rich, with excellent fruit, releasing scents of yellow apple and peach, with notes of wisteria and acacia blossom. Wonderful balance and elegance complement a pleasurably crisp spiciness
Palate: Delicious vein of acidity, displaying crisp, savoury mouthfeel. Generous, lingering flavours nicely mirror the nose and achieve perfect balance

Country: England
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol Percentage: 0%
Viticulture: Certified Organic | Vegan Friendly | Alcohol Free

Color: Bright gold with fine effervescence
Nose: Subtle fruity aromatics on the nose with harmonious notes of apple
Palate: Dry on the palate with a hint of sweetness to finish. Delicate and fine bubbles accompanying crisp notes of apple

Country: France
Region: Champagne, Sillery
Grape Variety: 67% Pinot Noir, 23% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier
Alcohol Percentage: 12%

Color: Pale gold with very fine effervescence
Nose: On the nose, the Pinot Noir shows its power with beautiful aromas of stewed fruits that brings the right smoothness to the wine
Palate: Rich, broad and expressive, with good structure, elegance, aromas of candied fruits and mineral notes from the Chardonnay

Country: Italy
Region: Franciacorta
Grape Variety: 88% Chardonnay, 11% Pinot Nero, 1% Pinot Bianco
Alcohol Percentage: 12.5%

Color: Straw yellow color with greenish highlights
Nose: Ample and enveloping, the aromas range from ripe fruit to fresh flowers, all the way to vanilla and pastry
Palate: In the mouth, it is mineral and sensorily complete, fresh and vibrant, and very consistent from an aromatic perspective. Long, harmonious finish

Country: South Africa
Region: Franschoek Valley
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Rating: 90 Robert Parker Points

Color: Delicate salmon pink
Nose: Delicious whiffs of charming raspberry and strawberry aromas vie with a peppery spice nuance on the nose
Palate: Delicious whiffs of charming raspberry and strawberry aromas vie with a peppery spice nuance on the palate

Country: Italy
Region: Piemonte
Grape Variety: 100% Moscato Bianco di Canelli
Alcohol Percentage: 5.5%
Ratings: 95 Wine Enthusiast Points

Color: Straw yellow
Nose: Notes of lime, peach and orange
Palate: Bright, fresh and sweet with loads of natural acidity which stops it from being cloyingly sweet. Lychee, tropical fruits, red apples and beautiful muscat grapiness make this a perfect Moscato d’Asti for summer

Country: Slovenia
Region: Goriska Brda
Grape Variety: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Ribolla
Alcohol Percentage: 12.5%
Viticulture: Natural Wine Producer & Certified Organic | Vegan Friendly

Color: Straw yellow
Nose: Red fruits on the nose, well matured, tertiary, yet still plenty of freshness
Palate: Dry and very homogeneous on the palate

Country: France
Region: Champagne, Sillery
Grape Variety: 70% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier
Alcohol Percentage: 12%

Color: Pale straw yellow with very fine effervescence
Nose: Aromatic notes of citrus, unripe peaches and yellow plums
Palate: Pure and fresh with hints of brioche, ripe citrus fruit, and delicate smoky note

Type: Sparkling Wine
Country: South Africa
Region: Swartland
Grape Variety: 100% Colombard
Viticulture: Natural Wine | Biodynamic | Organic Farming

Color: Vibrant yellow
Nose: Floral and fruity aromas
Palate: Refreshing acidity with flavours of peach, apricot, and citrus. The wine has a complex finish that lingers on the palate for a while

Country: Greece
Region: Thrace
Grape Variety: 60% Assyrtiko, 40% Malagousia
Alcohol Percentage: 12.5%
Viticulture: Certified Organic | Natural Wine | Vegan Friendly

Color: Light gold
Nose: Beautiful and fresh nose of flowers
Palate: A wine of high tension, acidity and minerality over notes of crushed bread, brioche, flowers, herbs and spices

Country: Italy
Region: Veneto, Valdobbiadene
Grape Variety: 100% Glera
Alcohol Percentage: 11%
Viticulture: Natural Wine Producer | Biodynamic Farming | Vegan Friendly
Rating: 93 Wine Enthusiast Points (2016)

Color: Straw yellow with fine effervescence
Nose: Inviting scents of ripe orchard fruit, citrus, bread crust, Alpine herb and a whiff of crushed stone
Palate: The refreshing frothy palate delivers lime, tangerine zest, green apple and a hint of lemon drop alongside bright acidity. A mineral note backs up the finish

Country: Italy
Region: Emilia Romagna
Grape Variety: Barbera, Negretto, Sangiovese and a small percentage of international varieties
Viticulture: Natural Wine | Biodynamic | Certified Organic

Color: Ruby red
Nose: Fruity nose of black currant and small red berries
Palate: Fascinating combination of bright fruit, great acidity and an earthy, savoury character

Country: Italy
Region: Emilia Romagna
Grape Variety: 100% Pignoletto
Viticulture: Natural Wine | Biodynamic | Certified Organic

Color: Intense amber yellow
Nose: Aromas of citrus fruits and baked pastries
Palate: Savoury and crunchy on the palate, yet fresh in character

Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
Grape Variety: Glera, Bianchetta, Perera

Color: Soft yellow with greenish highlights
Nose: The scents evoke spring blooms such as hawthorn and acacia blossoms, delicate citrus fruit and a hint of fresh fruit (green apples, peaches)
Palate: In the mouth, it is generous and flavourful, energetic, but delicate and rounded

Country: Greece
Region: Thessaloniki
Grape Variety: Assyrtiko, Malagousia, Xinomavro
Viticulture: Natural Wine | Biodynamic | Certified Organic

Color: Bright orange
Nose: A little bit wild in the nose at first, then it's smoky and it has great aromas like almonds and grapefruit
Palate: Orange and ginger in the palate, lovely minerality

Country: France
Region: Champagne, Sillery
Grape Variety: 35% Pinot Noir, 55% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier
Alcohol Percentage: 12%

Color: Bright pink hues with fine and delicate bubbles
Nose: Fruity aromas of red cherries
Palate: Fruity and dry with delicate flavors of strawberries in a balanced finish

Country: France
Region: Champagne
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay

Color: Salmon pink
Nose: Develops elegant aromas of ripe cherry and slightly spiced notes, with a finesse
Palate: A perfect balance between roundness and acidity and a beautiful and extremely fresh finish

Country: France
Region: Champagne
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Color: Slightly amber
Nose: Aromas of small red berries, but also of pear, spice
Palate: Greedy notes of yellow fruit, the elegance of small fresh flowers and the serenity of walnut on the palate

Country: France
Region: Champagne
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay

Color: Bright with golden highlights
Nose: Aromas of citrus fruits, delicate floral and nut notes
Palate: The wine itself is very intense in taste, yet balanced and elegant. It goes without saying that it is very dry and fresh. In the long finish, finesse and pronounced minerality appear

Country: Germany
Region: Rheinhessen
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Blanc
Viticulture: Certified Organic

Color: Brilliant gold
Nose: Refined and elegant aromas of apples and peaches
Palate: On the palate, mineral echoes, some citrus notes as well as biscuit and brioche notes charmingly come to the fore. A fine perlage is evident in the glass, which later provides a soft and full-bodied feeling on the palate. In the aftertaste, it remains present for a long time and says goodbye with a lasting impression

Country: Germany
Region: Rheinhessen
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Viticulture: Certified Organic

Color: Delicate salmon pink
Nose: The nose presents itself playfully, with nuances of red berries, cherry blossoms and rhubarb
Palate: Fresh and fruity in the mouth showing subtle citrus and floral notes

Country: Greece
Region: Thessaloniki
Grape Variety: Assyrtiko, Malagousia, Xinomavro
Viticulture: Natural Wine | Biodynamic | Certified Organic

Color: Bright gold with greenish highlights
Nose: Aromas of meadow herbs, chamomile, lavender and ripe stone fruit
Palate: Notes of peach, apricot and citrus fruits joined by bright grassy shades in a fresh aftertaste

Country: Australia
Region: Victoria
Grape Variety: 100% Glera
Alcohol Percentage: 11.3%

Color: Pale straw
Nose: Distinctive and fragrant nose of fresh green apples, Key limes and honeydew melon aromas along with the faintest hint of elderflowers
Palate: Crisp, clean and delicate with fine bubbles on the palate. Intense flavours of citrus and pear lead to a finish with zesty fruit and floral notes

Country: Italy
Region: Lombardy, Lugana
Grape Variety: Turbiana and Chardonnay
Alcohol Percentage: 13%
Viticulture: Organic Farming

Color: Golden yellow with green highlights and fine effervescence
Nose: Fragrant to the nose, with hints of biscuits and hazelnut, hay and seasoned tobacco
Palate: The silky and creamy carbonate makes room for bright acidityon the palate. Perfect as an aperitif but also able to display all the versatility of the classic method when accompanying meals

Country: England
Region: Sussex
Grape Variety: Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc, Reichensteiner, Madeleine Angevine, Pinot Noir, Rondo
Alcohol Percentage: 12%

Color: Beautiful, vibrant raspberry pink
Nose: Luscious confected strawberry aroma with some floral notes
Palate: Dry and full of wild strawberry, redcurrant and rhubarb flavours. The wine has a fine and persistent mousse with great depth and complexity. Great balance and a clean crisp finish with good length

Country: Wales
Region: Monmouth
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol Percentage: 11%
Viticulture: Biodynamic | Organic Farming

Color: Pale gold with fine effervescence
Nose: Elegant nose of apple skin and brazil nuts
Palate: Sophisticated, smooth, complex on the palate with notes of ripe red apple and citrus

Country: France
Region: Champagne, Mardeuil & Fleury-la-Riviere
Grape Variety: 60% Pinot Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir
Alcohol Percentage: 12.5%

Color: Salmon pink with very fine effervescence
Nose: Fruity nose with notes of redcurrant, pomegranate and morello cherry
Palate: A fruity and robust wine, scored by a clay minerality which gives volume on the palate

Country: France
Region: Champagne, Mardeuil & Fleury-la-Riviere
Grape Variety: 60% Pinot Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir
Alcohol Percentage: 12.5%

Color: Gold with very fine effervescence
Nose: Delicate aromas of white fruit
Palate: A fresh, fruity Champagne, supported by the roundness of the Meunier and full, voluminous palate.

Country: France
Region: Champagne, Sillery
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol Percentage: 12.5%

Color: Pale golden yellow with very fine effervescence
Nose: Refined floral nose that reveals hints of white flowers and lemon
Palate: Great volume on a mineral palate expressing its long maturity. A great champagne for a fancy aperitif

Country: France
Region: Champagne
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Viticulture: HVE Level 3

Color: Medium deep gold with fine young bubbles
Nose: Rather elegant nose with discreet fruit, citrus, peach and some chalky notes, more on the Chardonnay side
Palate: Medium-bodied palate, bone dry with a fresh acidity underneath, a slight citrusy bitterness/fine extract, youthful fruit with a creamy and rather long finish

Country: France
Region: Champagne
Grape Variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Viticulture: HVE Level 3

Color: Light straw with green reflections
Nose: Has great finesse, with aromas of lime mixed with fine floral notes like honeysuckle and white fruits like pear juice and white peach
Palate: Fresh and soft. Smoke and vanilla notes show a racy maturity in the 2011 vintage, balanced by a vivacity to the palate from the effervescence

Country: France
Region: Champagne
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Viticulture: HVE Level 3

Color: Pale yellow with green reflections; consistent fine bubbles
Nose: Very pleasant, with delicate aromas of dried lime that mingle with mineral notes
Palate: After a forthright, pure and dry first impression in the mouth, we discover a round and supple wine

Country: France
Region: Champagne
Grape Variety: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Viticulture: HVE Level 3

Color: Extremely bright, light yellow
Nose: The bouquet offers aromas of white-fleshed fruit and honey, followed by notes of ripeness and apricot
Palate: The supple, creamy mouthfeel is pleasantly dense