Traditional Method
Traditional Method is one of 4 processes that can be employed to ensure there are bubbles in your fizz. The term 'Traditional method' is applied to sparkling wines where a secondary fermentation has been triggered in the bottle to ensure effervescence. The equivalent name 'méthode champenoise', is used when referring to the production of Champagne. The method used is often identical for other top quality sparkling wines but méthode traditionnelle or the local language equivalent is used on the label.
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Tanners Cava Brut, Traditional Method (Spain)
Product Code: FI001
A superb, creamy, biscuity Cava with a lovely fine mousse and plenty of character. Made by the same method as in champagne, it has style and finesse beyond its price. More »
Penedès
Spain
Macabeo/Viura
Sparkling - Brut (dry)
Sparkling White
11.5%
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Caesar salad
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Castell d'Olèrdola Cava Brut Rosado (Spain)
Product Code: FI019
A fresh and attractive wine with delicious summer fruit aromas and flavours of strawberries and raspberries. It is delicate and floral with a dry finish and is made by the quality minded house of Olivella Ferrari. More »
Penedès
Spain
Grenache
Sparkling - Rosé
Sparkling Rosé
11.5%
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Chicken sofrito
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Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut (Spain) - 20cl
Product Code: FI017Q
A delightful little bottle, packed full of juicy, flavoursome Cava that has a fine mousse and plenty of character. More »
Penedès
Spain
Macabeo/Viura
Sparkling - Brut (dry)
Sparkling White
12.0%
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Screwcap
Proscuitto-wrapped figs
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Freixenet Cordon Rosado Brut (Spain) - 20cl
Product Code: FI022Q
Fragrant with hints of vanilla over strawberry fruit, soft and easy. Freixenet is one of the major Cava houses producing top quality wines by the Champagne method. More »
Penedès
Spain
No
Sparkling - Rosé
Sparkling Rosé
12.0%
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Screwcap
Crab and smoked salmon tian with lemon oil
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Juvé & Camps Cava Brut Reserva, vintage 2009 (Spain)
Product Code: FI01109
This superb Cava has an unmistakably toasty aroma, good depth of character and a fresh, clean palate. Made from the classic varieties of Parellada, Macabeo and Xarel-lo by the oldest firm still in the hands of original family. More »
Penedès
Spain
Macabeo/Viura
Sparkling - Brut (dry)
Sparkling White
12.0%
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Catalan spinach tart with raisins and pine nuts
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Château Rives-Blanques, Blanquette de Limoux Brut 2010 (France)
Product Code: FI01010
Hand-harvested grapes and low yields, this is the world's oldest sparkling wine. Peach, pear and soft white fruits, floral too. Then dry, with touches of smoke and toast, more fruit and good finish. An excellent Champagne substitute. More »
Limoux
France
Mauzac
Sparkling - Brut (dry)
Sparkling White
12.5%
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Lemon smoked chicken with avocado salad
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Pelorus Brut, Cloudy Bay (New Zealand)
Product Code: FI014
Pelorus is the sparkling wine of Cloudy Bay and is made by the Champagne method. It is full, fruity and finely balanced with a deliciously creamy mousse. More »
New Zealand
Champagne Blend
Sparkling - Brut (dry)
Sparkling White
12.5%
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Smoked garlic risotto with seared scallops
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Gusbourne Brut Reserve 2008 (England)
Product Code: FI10708
Good biscuity nose leading to a refined, fruity elegant palate, well balanced and long. This is a fairly new estate near Appledore in Kent More »
England
Chardonnay
Sparkling - Brut (dry)
Sparkling White
12.0%
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Moules marinières with crusty home-made bread
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Gusbourne Sparkling Rosé (England)
Silver Medal at Decanter World Wine AwardsProduct Code: FI106
Wild strawberry fruit on the nose which is mirrored on the palate. Well-balanced and deliciously moreish. This estate is near Appledore in Kent. More »
England
Champagne Blend
Sparkling - Rosé
Sparkling Rosé
12.0%
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Trout with almonds and red peppers
