We got ourselves in a bubbly frame of mind for this latest tasting
as our theme was “Pink Fizz”
Our first bottle was “Pink” by Yellowglen RRP 16.95, an Aussie sparkler from Victoria in South Australia. Yellowglen winery only produces Sparkling Wine and are recognised as quality winemakers and brand leaders in Australia. This bubbly is definitely one for the girls and everything about it screams PINK, from the bottle and label to the juice itself.
Lynsey Dolan absolutely loved this one, as she is a big fan of fizz in general, and sweeter types of Rosé. It has a great fizzy mousse with lots of strawberry fruit character.
A bit sweet for my palate, but I can see that it would be just perfect to kick off a Girls Night Out or a Girls Night In! I’d say it would be nice with dessert if you were having a dinner party and would be just great with pancakes or ice cream. The other nice thing about this wine is that the winery has their sponsorship link with the Pink Ribbon foundation
as our theme was “Pink Fizz”
Our first bottle was “Pink” by Yellowglen RRP 16.95, an Aussie sparkler from Victoria in South Australia. Yellowglen winery only produces Sparkling Wine and are recognised as quality winemakers and brand leaders in Australia. This bubbly is definitely one for the girls and everything about it screams PINK, from the bottle and label to the juice itself.
Lynsey Dolan absolutely loved this one, as she is a big fan of fizz in general, and sweeter types of Rosé. It has a great fizzy mousse with lots of strawberry fruit character.
A bit sweet for my palate, but I can see that it would be just perfect to kick off a Girls Night Out or a Girls Night In! I’d say it would be nice with dessert if you were having a dinner party and would be just great with pancakes or ice cream. The other nice thing about this wine is that the winery has their sponsorship link with the Pink Ribbon foundation
(Breast Cancer Awareness) proudly displayed on the label.
We travelled to the western cape of South Africa for our next bottle of bubbly tasting Graham Beck Vintage Brut Rosé 2006 RRP 24.95. A good step up in quality (admittedly more expensive..) this is a cracking bottle of fizz at the price. Its made from the Champagne method
We travelled to the western cape of South Africa for our next bottle of bubbly tasting Graham Beck Vintage Brut Rosé 2006 RRP 24.95. A good step up in quality (admittedly more expensive..) this is a cracking bottle of fizz at the price. Its made from the Champagne method
(now called Cap Classique in South Africa, after the row with the Champenois who insisted,
quite rightly, that if you’re going to call it Champagne, it should come from the Champagne region!) The grapes used are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, typical Champagne grapes.
You get a lovely ripe strawberry character from the Pinot and a nice creamy feel
You get a lovely ripe strawberry character from the Pinot and a nice creamy feel
from the Chardonnay, all told a really super package with a nice bite of “Brut” acidity to keep things fresh and lively. These wines are meant to be Fun, fun, fun.. and thats just what we had tasting them!
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