Australian sparkling is coming of age, and increasingly receiving global recognition. The sparkling epicentre of Tasmania again takes the lead in our list of superstars, with a line-up of splendour spanning three decades that dominates almost 40% of our shortlist. The cool mainland zones of Adelaide Hills and King Valley each mount a noble challenge, and one of the finest sparkling wines ever to emerge from the Adelaide Hills pipped Tasmania at the post for the top gong. Champagne, look out!
The diversity of the balance of our list is exciting and promising in equal measure, with Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia putting forward 10 contenders from seven regions. Even prosecco has fought its way to the top this year – not once, but thrice!
The diversity of the balance of our list is exciting and promising in equal measure, with Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia putting forward 10 contenders from seven regions. Even prosecco has fought its way to the top this year – not once, but thrice!
Find out more about sparkling wine in our essential guide.
2014 Deviation Road Beltana Blanc de Blancs
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Think of something to celebrate fast, because when you open this beauty of a sparkling, you'll feel like toasting something – anything! Keeps a constant cool-climate beat: brisk in acidity, fast in bubble and superb in yeast complexity and depth of flavour. Florals, citrus, melon, stone fruits and pastry aromas. Very fine, zippy acidity holds down a full spectrum of fruit and yeast-derived nutty flavour. Finishes clean, fresh and oh-so elegant. – Jeni Port
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Top-rated sparkling wine from the 2025 Companion
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Brown Brothers
Patricia Brut Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2018
Sparkling | King Valley -
House of Arras
EJ Carr Late Disgorged 2008
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Bellebonne
Blanc de Blancs 2017
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Chandon Australia
Étoile Brut Non Vintage
Sparkling | - -
Chandon Australia
Terroir Yarra Valley Single Vineyard Cuvée 2018
Sparkling | Yarra Valley -
House of Arras
Brut Elite Rosé Non Vintage
Sparkling | Tasmania -
House of Arras
Museum Release Blanc de Blancs 2005
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Oakdene
Kristen Sparkling Blanc de Blancs 2019
Sparkling | Geelong -
Bellebonne
Natalie Fryar Vintage Cuvée 2020
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Bellebonne
Natalie Fryar Vintage Rosé 2021
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Chandon Australia
Terroir Macedon Ranges Single Vineyard Cuvée 2017
Sparkling | Macedon Ranges -
Freycinet Vineyard
Grand Vintage 2016
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Gilbert Family Wines
gilbert Methode Traditionelle Rosé Chardonnay Pinot Noir Meunier 2016
Sparkling | Orange -
House of Arras
Blanc de Blancs 2015
Sparkling | Tasmania -
House of Arras
Grand Vintage 2015
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Mitchell Harris Wines
Sabre Late Disgorged Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2011
Sparkling | Pyrenees -
Moorilla Estate
Cloth Label Late Disgorged 2009
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Oakdene
Matilda Sparkling Blanc de Noirs 2019
Sparkling | Geelong -
Pipers Brook Vineyard
Late Disgorged Vintage Cuvée 2017
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Printhie Wines
Swift Blanc de Blancs 2012
Sparkling | Orange -
Printhie Wines
Swift Cuvée Brut #14 Non Vintage
Sparkling | Orange -
Printhie Wines
Swift Rosé Brut #11 Chardonnay Pinot Noir Non Vintage
Sparkling | Orange -
Seppelt
Show Sparkling Limited Release Shiraz 2012
Sparkling | Grampians -
Apogee
Vintage Deluxe Rosé 2020
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Bellebonne
Bis Rosé Non Vintage
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Centennial Vineyards
Blanc de Blancs Non Vintage
Sparkling | Southern Highlands -
Centennial Vineyards
Brut Traditionelle Non Vintage
Sparkling | Southern Highlands -
Clover Hill
Noir En Bois Non Vintage
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Clover Hill
Vintage Riché 2018
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Delamere Vineyards
Rosé NV Non Vintage
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Dominique Portet
Yarra Valley Brut Rosé LD Non Vintage
Sparkling | Yarra Valley -
Freycinet Vineyard
Radenti Vintage Rosé 2017
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Gilbert Family Wines
Blanc de Blancs 2017
Sparkling | Orange -
Gilbert Family Wines
Methode Traditionelle 2017
Sparkling | Orange -
Greenock Creek Wines
Sparkling Shiraz 2019
Sparkling | Barossa Valley -
Hanging Rock Winery
Brut Cuvée XIX Macedon Non Vintage
Sparkling | Macedon Ranges -
Hungerford Hill
Dalliance 2021
Sparkling | Tumbarumba -
Jansz Tasmania
Late Disgorged Vintage Cuvée 2015
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Mandala
Yarra Valley Blanc de Blancs 2018
Sparkling | Yarra Valley -
Mitchell Harris Wines
Sabre 2020
Sparkling | Pyrenees Macedon Ranges Ballarat -
Pipers Brook Vineyard
Kreglinger Brut de Blancs 2017
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Pipers Brook Vineyard
Kreglinger Brut Rosé 2018
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Pipers Brook Vineyard
Kreglinger Vintage Brut 2018
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Pirie Tasmania
Traditional Method 2018
Sparkling | Tasmania -
Printhie Wines
Swift Cuvée Brut #13 Non Vintage
Sparkling | Orange -
Printhie Wines
Swift Rosé Brut #10 Chardonnay Pinot Noir Non Vintage
Sparkling | Orange -
Risky Business Wines
King Valley Prosecco Non Vintage
Sparkling | King Valley -
Seppelt
Salinger Vintage Cuvée Méthode Traditionnelle 2018
Sparkling | Henty -
Terre à Terre
Daosa Blanc de Blancs 2019
Sparkling | Adelaide Hills -
Teusner
MC Sparkling Shiraz 2018
Sparkling | Barossa Valley -
Yabby Lake Vineyard
Single Vineyard Cuvée Nina 2019
Sparkling | Mornington Peninsula -
Yarra Yering
Sparkling Blanc de Noir 2017
Sparkling | Yarra Valley -
Yes said the seal
Reserve Blanc de Blanc 2021
Sparkling | Geelong
*This is an edited extract from the 2022 Halliday Wine Companion, with reviews by Jane Faulkner, James Halliday, Erin Larkin, Tony Love, Ned Goodwin MW, Jeni Port and chief editor Tyson Stelzer.
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