Bob Campbell: No.1 Cuvee Methode Traditionelle

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

BOB’S BEST BUYS

Wine: No.1 Family Cuvee Assemblage Cuvee Marlborough Methode Traditionelle, $36

Why I chose it:

• French winemaker Daniel Le Brun and his family pioneered Methode winemaking in Marlborough and have made some of NZ’s best bottle-fermented sparkling wines – always with a French accent.
• It’s a blend of three grape varieties; pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot meunier.
• It has been cellared for 3-5 years.
• This is truly a truly stylish sparkler that offers great value at this price.
• Perfect Christmas wine – everyone will love it.
• If it survives Christmas, enjoy it on New Year’s Eve.

What does it taste like?

It tastes like champagne with citrus, apple, and freshly baked baguette crust. It has a seductively creamy texture.

Why it’s a bargain:

It is one-third the price of good champagne but it is certainly not one-third the quality.

Where can you buy it?

• Whisky and More, Waikato $34.99
• The Hamilton Beer and Wine Co $35.99

Food match?

Freshly shucked oysters

Will it keep?

A few years if stored well (write the date of purchase on the bottle)

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