Wine: Allan Scott Cecilia Brut, Marlborough $24

Why I chose it:

- I like it very much, especially the price.
- It’s a perfect “stand-by” wine in case of unexpected visitors.
- It is a real crowd-pleaser.
- A wine for all seasons.
- I haven’t chosen a sparkling wine for while.

What does it taste like?  

- A blend of pinot noir and chardonnay with a creamy, yeast-infused palate that is both fresh and mellow with restrained complexity. A perfect balance of subtle sweetness and mouth-watering acidity.

Why it’s a bargain:

- Bottle-fermented sparkling wine is expensive to make, you won’t find too many good examples under $25.

Where can you buy it?

- Whisky and More, Waikato $20.99 -Big Barrel stores $less than $23 
- Glengarry, Auckland $22.99

Food match?  

-Canapes, especially seafood, particularly oysters. It doesn’t need the complication of food.

Will it keep?

- Good for a few years although it isn’t vintage-dated. Drink it up.



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Wine: Allan Scott Cecilia Brut, Marlborough $24 
Why I chose it:  
- I like it very much, especially the price.  - It’s a perfect “stand-by” wine in case of unexpected visitors.  - It is a real crowd-pleaser.  - A wine for all seasons.  - I haven’t chosen a sparkling wine for while. 
What does it taste like?  
- A blend of pinot noir and chardonnay with a creamy, yeast-infused palate that is both fresh and mellow with restrained complexity. A perfect balance of subtle sweetness and mouth-watering acidity. 
Why it’s a bargain:  
- Bottle-fermented sparkling wine is expensive to make, you won’t find too many good examples under $25. 
Where can you buy it?  
- Whisky and More, Waikato $20.99  -Big Barrel stores $less than $23   - Glengarry, Auckland $22.99 
Food match?  
-Canapes, especially seafood, particularly oysters. It doesn’t need the complication of food. 
Will it keep?  
- Good for a few years although it isn’t vintage-dated. Drink it up. 
 
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