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New World Sparkling Wine

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New World Sparkling Wine

House of Arras, Tasmania Grand Vintage 2016, Australia

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

Opening with ripe citrus and stone fruit on the nose, the palate here is crisp and refreshing, with an elegant, persistent mousse, notes of brioche and toast, and a mineral finish.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

'Quite an exotic nose, with papaya and a hint of yoghurt. Full bodied and rich.'
Donald Edwards, consultant sommelier.

£57.31 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Spier Wine Farm, Cap Classique 2023, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Silver medal winner

Flinty, mineral and elegant, with a citrus and stone fruit character, a creamy texture and a long finish.'
Ramiro Fernandez, Galvin La Chapelle.

'Bright, with notes of apple, pear and lemon, some nice grip and high acidity.'
Stephanie Robertson, Joel Robuchon Group.

£13.53 Size: 75cl Jascots Wine Merchants

Spier Wine Farm, Cap Classique Prestige Cuvée 2018, Elgin Valley, South Africa

Silver medal winner

Notes of ripe fruit, baked apple and candied lemon, with some very fresh and integrated acidity, and a pleasant, persistent mousse.'
Matthew O’Donnell, Number One at The Balmoral Hotel.

'Autolytic characteristics of biscuit and brioche, with notes of ripe apple and apple pie too.'
Stephanie Robertson, Joel Robuchon Group.

£27.52 Size: 75cl Jascots Wine Merchants

House of Arras, A' By Arras Premium Cuvée NV, Tasmania, Australia

Silver medal winner

Ripe, with a tropical fruit character - pineapple and mango - and honeysuckle too. Very rounded, but crisp on the finish.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

'Very elegant and fine, with notes of peach and apricot, lemon and lime, with balancing acidity on the palate.'
Andrea Altavilla, consultant sommelier.

£21.06 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Santa Julia, Vinos Naturales Organic Chardonnay Pét-Nat 2025, Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

A good mix of fresh and ripe, almost-oxidised fruit, but clean and precise overall, and with good body to it.'
Lorenzo Tonelli, consultant sommelier.

'Pronounced tropical fruits, and a palate that's dry, savoury and creamy.'
Razvan Dumitrescu, Trishna.

£16.06 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

House of Arras, Blanc de Blancs NV, Tasmania, Australia

Bronze medal winner

Fruit forward in style, this opens with notes of ripe tropical stone fruit that are joined by some brioche toast, vanilla and honey, and with some slightly elevated dosage that gives roundness.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

£24.81 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

House of Arras, Brut Elite' Cuvée 1601 NV, Tasmania, Australia

Bronze medal winner

Intense stone fruit, brioche and vanilla on the nose, and a fresh palate with some good roundness, notes of toast and smoke, and a slight yeasty element on the finish.'
Maria Boumpa, Da Terra Restaurant.

'Fresh, vibrant and mineral, with lemon and lime notes.'
Andrea Altavilla, consultant sommelier.

£31.81 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

House of Arras, Brut Elite' Rosé Cuvée 1801 NV, Tasmania, Australia

Bronze medal winner

Fresh and vibrant, this opens with aromas of peach, strawberry and raspberry, leading to great balance with some high acidity.'
Andrea Altavilla, consultant sommelier.

'A pretty, red-fruited nose leading to some generosity on the palate.'
Donald Edwards, consultant sommelier.

£31.80 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines