Favorite NV Champagnes

Originally Posted by Zanaspus

I've been out of wine for a few years now, but my favorite NV was always Veuve-Cliquot.

If you're not hung up on champagne per se, find a good wine shop and ask. I remember having several Australian bubblies that blew French NV away for lots less money. Unfortunately I am old and name retention was never my strong suit.

I'd be interested to know which Aussie bottles blew away French. I've never had any sparkling wine from Australia, but I'm interested now.

[Zanaspus]

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

I'd be interested to know which Aussie bottles blew away French. I've never had any sparkling wine from Australia, but I'm interested now.

As I mentioned in my post, if I remembered them, I'd tell you. I was lucky enough to have a wine proprietor who tasted everything that the vendor powers that be put in front of him. Mike would then buy what was objectively good and not overpriced. It took me years to find such a vendor who was more interested in customers vs. bottom line. It takes a lot of shopping, but they are out there. If you find one, cherish him.

Very sorry I can't be of more help.

Originally Posted by Zanaspus

As I mentioned in my post, if I remembered them, I'd tell you. I was lucky enough to have a wine proprietor who tasted everything that the vendor powers that be put in front of him. Mike would then buy what was objectively good and not overpriced. It took me years to find such a vendor who was more interested in customers vs. bottom line. It takes a lot of shopping, but they are out there. If you find one, cherish him.

Very sorry I can't be of more help.

No worries. I'm going to be checking out some sparklers from down under soon.