The Top 100 Wines of 2018
by James Halliday
James Halliday's 8 top sparkling wines
by James Halliday
10 Nov, 2018
With Tasmania's cool climate producing consistently stunning examples and the quality of sparkling wine across the country continuing to climb, why not consider local bubbly for your festivities? Affordability and a reliable climate give Australian styles the edge.
The list that follows forms part of James Halliday's Top 100 Wines of 2018.
Dominance by Tasmania, and by House of Arras in particular, is nothing new.
The ahead eight wines were chosen from 45 submitted.
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