Other European Sparkling Wine

'Fresh yellow flowers, bright nectarines and white peach, a chalky mineral backbone and slightly toasted biscuits and subtle baking spices, leading to a bright, juicy long finish. Great with food or on its own.'
Emma Denney, Claridge's.

'A just-ripened stone fruit-led sparkling wine that’s well rounded, with vibrant yet smooth acidity, and light toasty tones.'
Jonathan Kleeman, Story Group.

£21.93 Size: 75cl Novel Wines Ltd

'Mature fruit flavours of red apple, mirabelle plum, dried lemon peel and apricot, with some lactic, buttery nuances and autolytic ones too, such as chestnut peel and dried shiitake. Rich concentration and a good acid backbone.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

'Soft and juicy, with notes of ripe lemon, stone fruit, papaya and mango. A lively, bright wine.'
Emma Denney, Claridge's.

£24.44 Size: 75cl Novel Wines Ltd

'Complex and layered, showing brightness and energy, but with development too.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

'Toasty and yeasty, with brioche and a good hit of green apple. Complexity and nuttiness make this ideal by the glass and for food matching, as well as taking a spot on the wine list. One for those looking for a rival to champagne.'
Erin Donnelly, Heron.

£51.03 Size: 75cl A-Nobis Sektkellerei Norbert Szigeti GmbH

'Hedonistic, with gorgeous red fruit and well-judged oxidative notes, married to a grippy, almost chalky texture. A rich champagne alternative.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

'Acidity here is balanced well by developed fruit and autolytic qualities – a complex style of Austrian sparkling.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

'A hint of smoke and balanced acidity lend themselves to food matching.'
Erin Donnelly, Heron.

£25.23 Size: 75cl A-Nobis Sektkellerei Norbert Szigeti GmbH

'Delicate bubbles, with a toasty, yeasty finish that has notes of ripe lemon and yellow peach.'
Emma Denney, Claridge's.

'A voluptuous and seductive wine with lemon cheesecake notes – the kind of fizz to serve with gougeres.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£15.33 Size: 75cl Novel Wines Ltd

'Elegant and refined, with nice stone fruit notes well integrated with lees, and a pleasant food-friendly texture.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

'Fruit driven, with almond and hazelnut, finishing with blossom and a lovely touch of minerality. This would work well alongside seafood.'
Erin Donnelly, Heron.

£32.66 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Fresh, with a big hit of almond, this is structured, with a lengthy finish, and will continue to evolve as the night goes on.'
Erin Donnelly, Heron.

'Jumps out of the glass. Refined, and super autolytic, with a long giving finish that would make it pleasant with food.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

£69.17 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'An abundance of fruit and racing acidity balanced by a chalky minerality, with good length – a great wine to showcase by the glass, and great potential for ageing too.'
Erin Donnelly, Heron.

'Fresh and vibrant for its age – this has a place among traditional method sparklings.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

£35.08 Size: 75cl Louis Latour Agencies

'Expressive, with lifted aromas of white and yellow flowers, bright yellow citrus, mature tropical fruit and ripe stone fruit, and a very subtle toasty character on the finish, with a saltiness and fresh acidity too. Good to drink now.'
Emma Denney, Claridge's.

£21.84 Size: 75cl Pol Roger

'Intense and expressive, with candied papaya and dried mango, bright yellow flowers and candied lemon peel. Easy to drink, and a real crowd pleaser.'
Emma Denney, Claridge's.

'Elegant and creamy, with notes of ripe apple and freshly toasted bread – great value for money.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£11.80 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

A restrained, slightly shy nose that takes some coaxing to reveal stony, discreet minerality, fine acidity and a fresh, citric palate.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

'Savoury characters jostling with fruit – a touch of almond and smoke alongside peach and vanilla. The balance of acidity really carries this. A good sparkling wine to be enjoyed alongside a meal.'
Erin Donnelly, Heron.

£23.23 Size: 75cl Bibendum

A clean and fresh wine with a brightness of fruit, including green apple and peach, and a finish that’s creamy, with a touch of almond. This would work really nicely as an alternative by-the-glass option.'
Erin Donnelly, Heron.

£26.49 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A young and fresh crémant that’s approachable and fruit-focused – a good by-the-glass option.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

'Notes of green apple, pear, apricot and guava, with an abundance of white blossom, peach blossom and honeysuckle too, leading to chalky minerality and a touch of smoke on the finish.'
Erin Donnelly, Heron.

£10.49 Size: 75cl Jascots Wine Merchants

'An abundance of fruit, including red berries and dried strawberries, a rich hit of cream and toast, some fresh herb and a yeasty note coming through too. This would fare well on a bottle list as a slightly cheaper alternative to champagne.'
Erin Donnelly, Heron.

£14.92 Size: 75cl Majestic Commercial

'An elegant wine, with fruit well integrated with acidity and lees characteristics, and showing some nice development too, with nice toasty brioche notes. This would be good on its own or with food, either by the glass or by the bottle.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

£25.23 Size: 75cl A-Nobis Sektkellerei Norbert Szigeti GmbH

'Approachable and zippy, this would be a great aperitif, with floral notes and bright citrus, as well as stone fruit, a touch of brioche and yeasty elements and clean, linear acidity. Starting to show some development too.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

£25.23 Size: 75cl A-Nobis Sektkellerei Norbert Szigeti GmbH

'Savoury and robust, with a touch of smoke and salinity taking it towards peach blossom and dried apricot on the long finish. This would be fun to pair with something peppery, like rocket and prawn.'
Erin Donnelly, Heron.

£23.17 Size: 75cl Zonin UK

'Very giving in the texture and finish, this is a young and fresh style that would please by the glass. Balanced and easy drinking.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

'Fruity, fresh and fun, with notes of peach, tropical fruit, green fruit and white grape from the outset. This would work well in a pub setting.'
Erin Donnelly, Heron.

£10.00 Size: 75cl Crown Cellars