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Sparkling wine is produced across an enormous range of regions, grape varieties and styles, many of which sit outside familiar categories such as Champagne and Prosecco.

This collection brings those wines together, with a particular focus on Australian sparkling alongside traditional-method wines from Europe and England, Pét-Nat and other less conventional expressions.

Rather than representing a single style, it's a place to explore the broader possibilities of sparkling wine.

Australian Traditional-Method Sparkling

Australia forms an important part of this collection, particularly traditional-method wines based on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Tasmania is one of the country's leading sources, with producers including House of Arras, Clover Hill, Jansz, Stefano Lubiana, Frogmore Creek and 42 Degrees South producing everything from non-vintage cuvées to Blanc de Blancs and extended-ageing vintage releases.

Elsewhere, DAOSA works with fruit from the Adelaide Hills, while Chandon produces a broad sparkling range from its Yarra Valley base.

The diversity within Australian sparkling is considerable. Alongside classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blends are Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, vintage wines, multi-vintage cuvées and alternative grape varieties.

Blanc de Blancs & Blanc de Noirs Beyond Champagne

The terms Blanc de Blancs and Blanc de Noirs aren't exclusive to Champagne.

Australian producers increasingly use these styles to explore Chardonnay and Pinot Noir more specifically. Chandon, Clover Hill, DAOSA and Henschke are among the producers represented in the collection with wines focused on one side of the traditional sparkling blend.

Blanc de Blancs is typically Chardonnay-led, offering freshness and precision, while Blanc de Noirs uses dark-skinned varieties to create white sparkling wine with greater structure and depth.

Franciacorta & European Sparkling Wine

Italy's sparkling wine tradition extends well beyond Prosecco.

Franciacorta, produced in Lombardy in northern Italy, is made using secondary fermentation in bottle and extended lees ageing. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are central to production, alongside Pinot Bianco and, under current regulations, limited use of Erbamat.

Its production method and ageing requirements make Franciacorta quite distinct from the fresh, tank-fermented style generally associated with Prosecco.

France also produces sparkling wine well beyond Champagne, while other European regions bring their own grape varieties and traditions to the category.

English Sparkling Wine

England has developed a significant reputation for traditional-method sparkling wine, particularly in its southern wine regions.

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier feature prominently, while the cool climate and chalk-rich soils found in parts of southern England provide conditions well suited to sparkling wine production.

Nyetimber is among the producers that helped establish the modern English sparkling category, producing traditional-method wines across non-vintage, vintage and prestige styles.

Pét-Nat & Ancestral-Method Sparkling

Pétillant Naturel, usually shortened to Pét-Nat, offers a different approach.

Rather than undergoing a separate secondary fermentation, these wines are bottled while their initial fermentation is still underway, trapping naturally produced carbon dioxide in the bottle.

There is no single Pét-Nat flavour profile. Wines can be clear or cloudy, dry or fruit-driven, and made from a wide variety of grapes. Australian producers including Unico Zelo and Lark Hill have explored the style alongside their still-wine ranges.

Spritz, Bellini & Other Sparkling Styles

The broader collection also includes selected wine-based aperitifs and ready-to-serve sparkling drinks.

The Bellini has its origins at Harry's Bar in Venice, traditionally combining white peach with sparkling wine. Cipriani continues that association through its bottled Bellini, while Australian producers including Zonzo Estate and Chandon offer their own interpretations of the contemporary spritz.

These sit somewhat apart from sparkling wine itself, but share the aperitivo tradition and sparkling format that make them natural additions to the broader range.

Selected zero-alcohol sparkling alternatives are also available for those looking beyond conventional wine.

Finding the Right Sparkling Wine

For the structure and complexity associated with extended lees ageing, look towards traditional-method Australian sparkling, Franciacorta and English sparkling wine.

Blanc de Blancs offers a useful starting point for Chardonnay drinkers, while Blanc de Noirs provides a fuller expression through dark-skinned grape varieties. Pét-Nat offers something less conventional, while Bellini and Spritz styles sit firmly in aperitivo territory.

For those already familiar with Champagne and Prosecco, this collection offers a broader look at where sparkling wine can go next.

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Explore Australian and international sparkling wine across traditional-method cuvées, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Franciacorta, English sparkling, Pét-Nat and more.

The collection includes House of Arras, Clover Hill, Chandon, DAOSA, Nyetimber, Stefano Lubiana, Unico Zelo and other producers from Australia and abroad, with Australia-wide delivery and same-day delivery available across Sydney.