Wine purchased from Everyday Wines and Fine Wine Delivery. The first three wines are 100% Chardonnay - Blanc de blancs but made in the traditionelle method. The second three are in the champagne blend style with MiruMiru and Laurent-Perrier very similar proportions of the grape varietals.

Obscura Marlborough Blanc de Blancs

Obscura Marlborough Blanc de Blancs is a crisp, dry sparkling wine made from 100% Chardonnay in Marlborough, New Zealand. Key Details

• Variety: 100% Chardonnay

• Region: Marlborough, New Zealand

• Alcohol: 13.5%

• Flavor Profile: Bright lemon, green apple, orange blossom, and subtle brioche with a creamy mouthfeel and fine bubbles.

Obscura Marlborough Blanc de Blancs pairs exceptionally well with food due to its crisp acidity, vibrant citrus notes, and creamy texture. As a 100% Chardonnay sparkling wine, it cuts through rich textures and complements delicate flavors perfectly.

Ideal Food Pairings

• Seafood & Shellfish: The absolute best pairing for this wine. The high acidity cuts through the richness of freshly shucked oysters, seared scallops, sashimi, or raw fish dishes like a classic ceviche.

• Rich & Creamy Dishes: The effervescence acts as a palate cleanser against creamy profiles. Pair it with creamy pasta (like carbonara or fettuccine alfredo), mushroom risotto, or rich seafood chowders.

• Fried Foods: A fantastic high-low pairing. The crispness cuts through grease beautifully. Try it with classic fish and chips, salt and pepper squid, or triple-cooked potato chips.

• Soft & Creamy Cheeses: It sings alongside soft cheeses. Look for a ripe Triple Cream Brie, Camembert, or a fresh goat's cheese (chèvre).

• Light Poultry: A simple roast chicken with herbs or a lemon-herb marinated turkey breast matches the weight and elegance of the wine without overpowering it.

Brimming with fresh, tangy flavours of ripe citrus, this perfectly pitched Waipara Sauvignon Blanc is drinking like a dream. A small portion of fruit was fermented in older oak which had added texture and complexity to the crisp, fruitful palate. Easy to love.

Matahiwi Estate Blanc de Blancs

Matahiwi Estate Blanc de Blancs NV is a highly rated, 100% Chardonnay non-vintage sparkling wine from New Zealand. While crafted by the family-owned, sustainable Matahiwi Estate winery located in the northern Wairarapa region, the fruit itself is sourced entirely from the stony gravels of the Dartmoor Valley in Hawke's Bay. 

This wine represents excellent value for money, combining fruit-forward New Zealand intensity with traditional lees-aged complexity.

🍾 Tasting Notes & Style

• Aroma: Lifted notes of white peach, melon, sweet grapefruit, and fresh citrus, underpinned by a rich, bready layer of brioche and warm toast. 

• Palate: Fleshy nectarine and crisp apple flavours weave through a plump, soft, and refreshing mousse.

• Texture & Finish: Extended time aging on lees (yeast sediment) imparts a creamy, biscuity complexity. It finishes crisp, dry, and mouth-watering. 

• Cellaring: Best enjoyed fresh from the day of purchase through to 2028–2030.

• Food Pairing: Perfect as a celebratory apéritif, it pairs brilliantly with mushrooms, light seafood, or delicate starters.

🍇 Winemaking Details

• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay (utilising clones 7 and 15).

• Terroir: Cultivated on free-draining stony gravel terraces in Hawke's Bay, where low crop yields ensure optimal flavor development.

• Winemaker: Crafted by Miles Dinneen.

• Alcohol Content: 13.0% ABV.

🏆 Awards & Critic Reviews

• Cameron Douglas MS: Awarded 92/100, praising its "balanced elegant complexity" and "fine elegant autolysis".

• Sam Kim (Wine Orbit): Awarded 91 points.

• China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA): Awarded Double Gold and named Top NZ Wine of the Year in its value category.
  

Clearview Estate Blanc de Blancs

The 2021 Clearview Estate Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle is the inaugural sparkling wine release from the acclaimed Clearview Estate Winery in Te Awanga, Hawke's Bay. Crafted entirely from estate-grown Chardonnay grapes (predominantly Clone 6) harvested in February 2021, it is a refined, vibrant expression of the coastal region.

Wine Profile & Tasting Notes

• The Blend: 100% Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs).

• Production Method: Made using the traditional Champagne method (Méthode Traditionnelle). It underwent extended bottle aging on lees before being disgorged in late 2024.

• Aromas: Bright and crisp, featuring green apple, white peach, citrus zest, fresh brioche, and subtle notes of oatmeal or toasted hazelnut. 

• Palate: Energetic and racy with lively acidity balanced by a mealy, creamy texture and a persistent, fine bead of bubbles that finishes long and dry. 

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12.0%. 

Acclaim

The wine has been highly received by local critics, securing an Excellent 94-point rating from Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas and praise for its "intensity, energy, and drive" by WineFolio.

Grande Cuvee 1531 de Aimery Brut

Grande Cuvée 1531 de Aimery Brut is a highly acclaimed, premium French sparkling wine produced under the Crémant de Limoux appellation in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. Made by the renowned producer Sieur d'Arques, it is crafted using the Méthode Traditionnelle (the same traditional bottle-fermentation method used in Champagne). It is widely celebrated as an exceptional, budget-friendly alternative to Champagne, offering serious structural complexity for a fraction of the price. 

History & Significance

The name "1531" pays homage to the historic year that Benedictine monks at the Saint Hilaire monastery in Limoux discovered how to create sparkling wine—pre-dating the famous Champagne developments by Dom Pérignon. Because of this, Limoux holds the title of the oldest sparkling wine region in the world. 

Wine Profile

• Grape Varieties: A classic, well-structured blend consisting primarily of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, rounded out with minor portions of Mauzac and Pinot Noir.

• Aging: Aged on lees for 18 to 24 months (exceeding the standard Crémant minimums), which develops its rich, autolytic characteristics.

• Alcohol Content: 12% to 12.5% ABV.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale yellow-gold color with light green tints and a fine, persistent, creamy mousse. 

• Aroma: A fresh and complex bouquet featuring crisp green apples, white peach, citrus peel, and alpine flowers, beautifully balanced by warming toasted brioche, oak, and hazelnut notes. 

• Palate: Vibrant, frank, and refreshing acidity with a generous, mouth-filling texture. It displays excellent fruit focus (pear, nectarine) evolving into a long, crisp, dry finish showcasing a delicate toasty complexity.

Food Pairings

This Crémant serves as a fantastic aperitif. It pairs elegantly alongside: [1]

• Seafood & Raw Bars: Fresh oysters, lemon-butter poached crab, octopus salad, and smoked chicken.

• Mains: Delicate white meats or rich appetizers like hors d'oeuvres.

• Desserts: Crème brûlée or rich chocolate desserts. 

Acclaim

frequently yielding 4 to 5-star ratings from local wine critics like Michael Cooper and Cameron Douglas MS.

Hunter’s MiruMiru Brut

Hunter’s MiruMiru™ Brut NV is a highly acclaimed, world-class New Zealand sparkling wine crafted in Marlborough using the traditional Méthode Traditionelle process. The name MiruMiru translates directly to "bubbles" in te reo Māori. Produced by the family-owned Hunter's Wines, it serves as a benchmark for premium New Zealand sparkling wine, consistently earning top international awards and critical accolades. 

Wine Profile & Composition

• Varietal Blend: Typically composed of 50% Chardonnay, 46% Pinot Noir, and 4% Pinot Meunier. 

• Origin: 100% Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand.

• Winemaking Technique: Each grape variety is harvested and fermented separately in stainless steel tanks. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation before being blended just prior to tirage. It is then bottle-fermented and aged on yeast lees for 12 to 18 months to build structural complexity and a rich, creamy texture.

• Technical Specs: Generally sits at 12% to 12.5% ABV with a crisp, dry profile reflecting a residual sugar level of 5.0–5.5 g/l and a total acidity of 6.5–7.0 g/l.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Displays light, complex yeast and brioche notes accompanied by fresh aromas of red apple, peach, and citrus fruit.

• Palate: Elegant and medium-bodied with an intense, mouth-filling persistent mousse. It perfectly balances the bright peach and citrus elements of Chardonnay with the soft, subtle berry characteristics of Pinot Noir.

• Finish: Crisp, dry, and highly persistent with lingering toasty accents, hazelnut, and refreshing acidity. 

Major Awards & Critical Acclaim

MiruMiru Brut is exceptionally well-regarded by top global and domestic critics:

• Decanter World Wine Awards: Awarded a 95/100 Gold Medal.

• Bob Campbell MW (The Real Review): Rated 94/100 and designated as a "Top Rank" New Zealand sparkling selection.

• Cameron Douglas MS: Awarded 95/100.

• CSWWC: Named a 5-time Champion New Zealand Non-Vintage Sparkling wine at the prestigious Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships. 

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Brut

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut is the signature non-vintage Champagne from the historic house of Laurent-Perrier, serving as an elevated, rebranded version of their standard Brut NV. Known for its exceptional freshness, purity, and elegance, this bottle stands out due to a unusually high percentage of Chardonnay in its blend, delivering a precise and fruit-forward profile. 

Wine Profile & Composition

• The Blend: Composed of 55% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, and 10% Pinot Meunier. It incorporates 20–30% reserve wines from deep within the house's library to ensure absolute flavor consistency across releases. 

• Craftsmanship: Crafted exclusively from the cuvée (the purest first-press juice). It is aged extensively on its lees for four years in the cellars, significantly longer than the legal requirement. 

• Technical Details: Features an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 12% and a lower, more refined dosage of 9 g/l, letting the natural brightness of the fruit and terroir take center stage. 

Tasting Notes & Aromas

• Appearance: Pale gold hue with fine, highly persistent bubbles that feed into a lively, steady mousse.

• Nose: Highly delicate and fresh, opening with citrus fruits, lemon, yellow apple, and white floral elements like honeysuckle.

• Palate: Crisp and perfectly balanced. It unfolds with successive layers of white fruit, vine peach, and grapefruit, underpinned by subtle notes of toasted brioche, fresh dough, and hazelnut from its time on the lees. The finish is remarkably clean, dry, and highlighted by a faint, refreshing salinity. 

Serving & Pairings

• Perfect Serving Temperature: Best served chilled between 8°C and 10°C.

• Food Pairings: Outstanding as an elegant aperitif. It pairs beautifully with fine fish, shellfish, fresh canapés, poultry, and delicate spring or summer dishes.