Wine Tasting Review
All that sparkles The National Liquor News tasting panel sampled a selection of sparkling varieties this month, with multiple styles including Champagne, Prosecco, sparkling rosé, sparkling Shiraz and more. Here are their highest scoring wines across three price brackets.
Panels Picks
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C hristine Ricketts, Wine Educator, Endeavour Group G eoff Bollom, Retailer, Fennell Bay Cellars B rian Chase Olson, Director, Blend Public Relations E mmanuel Conde, Brand Ambassador, Cerbaco M ichael Mcintosh, Fine Wine Brand Ambassador, Accolade Wines J ye Hosking, Account Manager, Agnew Wines A l Fencaros, Chief Winemaker, Allinda Wines A ndy Young, Editor, The Shout & Bars and Clubs
The System 95-100 Classic: an exceptional wine 90-94 Outstanding: a wine of remarkable character 85-89 Very good: a wine with impressive qualities
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Champagne
Jansz
Taltarni Sparkling
Vadin-Plateau
Premium Rosé
Shiraz
Premier Cru
Region: Tasmania
Origine
Region: Victoria
VIN: NV LUC: $21.50
VIN: 2018 LUC: $19.78
Region: France
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VIN: NV LUC: $44.99
Samuel Smith & Son
Oatley Fine Wine Merchants
“Long finish and delightful red fruits.” - Christine Ricketts.
“Great colour. Pleasant. Fantastic BBQ wine.” – Geoff Bollom
Distributed by: Decante This
“Good structure, sublime fruit, balanced.” – Geoff Bollom