This Sparkling Life
Celebration is the most commonly-associated word with sparkling wine. I prefer the word miracle. You drink sparkling wine, and you take on a bit of miracle. These are my views on
sparkling wines of the world.
Deviation Road Beltana Blanc de Blancs 2019
Some argue Kate Laurie's Beltana is the best sparkling in Australia — Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of the Deviation Road Beltana Blanc de Blancs 2019.
Daosa Late Disgorged Blanc de Blancs 2017
"A wine of both drama and finesse — it's crackjack." Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Daosa Late Disgorged Blanc de Blancs 2017, from the Adelaide Hills.
Arras 30th Anniversary EJ Carr Late Disgorged 2006
Nearly 17 years on lees, just 1,566 bottles — Campbell Mattinson's 96-point review of the Arras EJ Carr Late Disgorged 2006, a 30th-anniversary release.
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV
“Elegant, powerful and long. So much linger. So much freshness.” Mattinson on the 95-point Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV.
Champagne Bollinger B16
Elegance is the key feature of Bollinger's B16, the third release in a series that began with By 2003 – but this is a champagne of intensity, length and presence too. 94 points.
Billecart-Salmon Le Blancs de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut NV
"It doesn't ask to be liked so much as respected" — Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Billecart-Salmon Le Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut NV.
Louis de Grenelle Saumur Ivoire Brut NV
Mattinson review of Louis de Grenelle Saumur Ivoire Brut NV.
Giro Ribot a Divinis Brut Nature Reserva 2016
Mattinson review of Giro Ribot a Divinis Brut Nature Reserva 2016.
Gembrook Hill Blanc de Blancs 2012
Mattinson review of Gembrook Hill Blanc de Blancs 2012.
Codorníu Ars Collecta Josep Raventós Cava Gran Reserva Brut 2015
Mattinson review of Codorníu Ars Collecta Josep Raventós Cava Gran Reserva Brut 2015.
Codorníu Ars Collecta 459 Cava Gran Reserva Brut 2010
Mattinson review of Codorníu Ars Collecta 459 Cava Gran Reserva Brut 2010.
Avinyó La Ticota Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2017
Mattinson review of Avinyó La Ticota Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2017.