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 2015
“A mighty sparkling wine… everything here is elite.” Campbell Mattinson’s 97-point review of Deviation Road Beltana Blanc de Blancs 2015 – an Adelaide Hills sparkling of real class.
Daosa Rosé 2023
“There’s drama in the glass.” Campbell Mattinson’s 94-point review of DAOSA Rosé 2023 – a savoury, seductive Adelaide Hills sparkling rosé. A champion drink.
Daosa Late Disgorged Blanc de Blancs 2018
“Fresh and welcoming but immeasurably complex.” Campbell Mattinson’s 96-point review of Daosa Late Disgorged Blanc de Blancs 2018 – a terrific Adelaide Hills sparkling.
Daosa Blanc de Blancs 2022
"Fundamentally compelling… up with the best of them." Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Daosa Blanc de Blancs 2022 – an intense, chalky Adelaide Hills sparkling.
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.
Henschke Johanne Ida Selma Blanc de Noir MD
Mattinson review of Henschke Johanne Ida Selma Blanc de Noir MD.
Deviation Road Beltana Blanc de Blancs 2016
"Beautiful wine in a beautiful place." Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Deviation Road Beltana Blanc de Blancs 2016, from the Adelaide Hills.
Deviation Road Beltana Blanc de Blancs 2017
Six years on lees, just 150 dozen made — Campbell Mattinson's 95-point review of Deviation Road Beltana Blanc de Blancs 2017, "the glory of sparkling wine."