Bottles of sparkling wines are set to fly off the shelves in the coming days, as people prepare to celebrate the New Year.
And with a range of delicious, yet affordable varieties on sale, savvy buyers won’t have to break the bank just to clink a glass of celebratory bubbly.
Revealing the best bargains, for as cheap as $9, is Andrew Caillard and Peter Nixon from the Dan Murphy’s wine panel, who gave their tips to FEMAIL ahead of New Year’s Eve.
Andrew Caillard (left) and Peter Nixon (right) from the Dan Murphy’s wine panel revealed to FEMAIL their best bubbly picks for as cheap as $9 ahead of New Year’s celebrations across Australia on Sunday
Bottles of sparkling wines are set to fly off the shelves in the coming days, as people prepare to bring in the New Year (stock image)
LESS THAN $10
MINCHINBURY BLUSH ROSE CUVEE NV – $8.99
Mr Caillard described this bottle of Rose as ‘uncomplicated’, but also delicious to drink.
He added: ‘A classic legacy brand with strong 19th century connections. Lovely fresh red fruits, creamy textures and fine long persistent bubbles.’
JP CHENET FRENCH SPARKLING BLANC DE BLANC NV – $9.99
Mr Caillard lauded this bottle’s ‘generous style’, adding lemon curd aromas and a twist of yeasty complexity to his tasting notes.
‘[It is also] creamy and mouth-filling with volume, freshness and persistent bubbles,’ he said.
Mr Caillard labelled the Minchinbury blush rose (left) as ‘uncomplicated’, but also delicious to drink, while the JP Chenet Sparkling (right) also made the list
MASCHIO PROSECCO DOC – $9.99
One of two Proseccos to make it in the list, Mr Caillard said this bottle is full of character and suited for all occasions.
He added: ‘Effervescent, bubbly joy in a bottle with lemon curd, grapefruit glacé aromas, sweet fruited flavours and superb mouth-filling fresh, smooth, and persistent bubbles.’
One of two Proseccos to make it in the list, Mr Caillard said the Maschio Prosecco is full of character and suited for all occasions
LESS THAN $20
LA PLANCHELIÈRE SPARKLING ROSE NV – $12.99
Praising this bottle’s ‘superb’ value for money, Mr Nixon said ‘La Planch’ has become Australia’s favourite Rose after only a couple of vintages.
‘Pale salmon pink, with a juicy-fruited palate, it just smells like a summer fruit basket,’ Mr Nixon said.
He suggested to serve the wine in ice-cold tumblers, alongside spicy fresh salads.
Praising this bottle’s ‘superb’ value for money, Mr Nixon said ‘La Planch’ has become Australia’s favourite Rose after only a couple of vintages
LESS THAN $30
FREIXENET PROSECCO NV – $24.99
Mr Nixon praised Prosecco for its fruity simplicity, as he labelled it as the ‘world’s most popular’ sparkling wine, ahead of Champagne.
And top of his list of Proseccos was this offering from Freixnet, which he suggested accompanying with some tapas or antipasto.
He added: ‘A trans-Euro inspired dream that pays-off. Citrussy and fresh all in a designer bottle. The perfect gift.’
Mr Nixon praised Prosecco for its fruity simplicity, as he labelled it as the ‘world’s most popular’ sparkling wine, ahead of Champagne. Pictured: Kendal Jackson Chardonnay (left) and Freixenet Prosecco (right)
KENDAL JACKSON CHARDONNAY – $24.99
‘Those looking for a big, rich, creamy style Chardonnay need look no further than this Californian beauty,’ Mr Nixon said.
‘Despite being a little like a creamy mango kulfi, it has enough limey freshness to keep it right on song.’
Mr Nixon added that the Californian Chardonnay appears to improve with every release.
He suggested accompanying the glass of bubbly with chilled prawns and lime chipotle mayo.