Australian sparkling wines – particularly those from Tasmania – are as fine as any in the world. When it comes to sparkling red wine, shiraz is by far the most dominant varietal. Read on to discover the top-rated examples in both categories and to hear James's thoughts on his best sparkling wine of the year.
Find out more about sparkling wine in our essential guide.
James Halliday on his 2021 sparkling:
2005 House of Arras EJ Carr Late Disgorged
It takes Australian sparkling onto a level of texture and complexity that no other producer can seek to achieve.
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