New World sparkling wines under £20

An extraordinary example of blanc de blancs, made with 100% Chardonnay that was hand-selected from a specific limestone plot that helps to provide finesse and minerality. Four years on the lees following secondary fermentation. Aromas are wonderfully limpid and inviting including citrus fruits, apples, fresh dough, cashew nuts, brioche and a hint of sweet spices. On the palate it is dry, pure and precise with a linear structure and a long mouth-watering finish.

Grier family is recognised as one of the pioneer of bottle fermented sparkling wine in South Africa and it shows with this elegant and characterful Chardonnay/Pinot Noir blend with 18 months on the lees. The wine displays delicate aromas of grapefruit, bruised apples, star fruits and fresh dough. Dry with a wonderful creamy texture and pleasant savoury complexity.

This wine was created by Jean-Edouard de Rochebouët, French-born and living in Argentina. Made with fruit from Tupungato vineyards located at 1,300m, mainly Chardonnay with a smaller proportion of Pinot Noir. One year on the lees following secondary fermentation. It is enticingly complex and seductive, with wonderful aromas of grapefruit, white peaches, ripe melons and brioche. On the palate it displays lovely ripe and rich fruit, a creamy texture and wonderful balancing freshness to help maintain its finesse.

This youthful and vibrant blend of Chardonnay (55%), Pinot Noir (43%) and Pinot Meunier (2%) exhibits a pale straw colour and small persistent bubbles. On the nose it is overt, lively and inviting with aromas of citrus fruits, apple skins, star fruits and fresh dough. On the palate it lively, refreshing and it is accompanied by pleasant savoury notes that add complexity.

This originates from selected sites in Tamar Valley and demonstrates Tasmania’s ability to produce world class fizz. Aromas are attractive, pure and promising, with notes of citrus fruit, fresh pineapple and apples as well as delicate yeasty notes. The dry palate is well balanced and fruit-forward with graceful yeasty complexity and a lovely refreshing finish.

Casa Valduga is a family company renowned for producing sparkling wines of great quality. This brut cuvée is a blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir with one year of lees ageing. It shows inviting and youthful aromas of citrus fruits, fresh dough, crystallised yellow fruits and white flowers. On the palate it is dry, crisp and harmonious, displaying lovely complexity and tight grip on the finish.

This pale lemon colour wine with a golden hue is made by Aurelio Montes. A blend of 70% Pinot Noir with 30% Chardonnay with two years spent in contact with the lees. It displays subtle and refined aromas of fresh lemon, hay, yellow fruits, almonds and delicate yeasty notes. After 24 months' ageing in the bottle it exhibits a graceful mousse and elegant texture, followed by a pleasant, precise and lively finish.

Valdivieso claims to be the first sparkling wine producer in South America, opening its doors in 1879. This round, rich and smooth cuvée is dominated by Chardonnay, displaying inviting aromas of citrus fruits, cashew nuts, crystallised yellow fruits, honey and a delicate herbal note. On the palate it is dry, creamy, sophisticated and complex, underpinned by pleasant, refreshing finish.

Fruit forward, easy drinking sparkling made using Charmat method. It has a beautiful salmon pink colour. The nose is bright, overt and attractive with notes of cranberries, raspberries and toffee apples. Overt, ripe and generous with vibrant fruit, nice texture and pleasant underpinning freshness that leaves you wanting another glass.

This is a forward, generous and expressive style of sparkling made from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It exhibits an attractive mid-intensity golden colour with a copper hue. On the nose it is overt displaying notes of crystallised yellow fruits, mango, candied fruit and brioche. On the palate it is dry, well balanced and generous in style marked by an assertive firm grip on the finish.

This wine is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at similar proportion with 15 to 18 months of yeast contact prior to disgorgement. It shows an attractive golden yellow colour with copper hue. Aromas are restrained including notes of citrus, green apples and fresh dough. Dry and delicate with racy acidity, good concentration of fruit and pleasant refreshing finish.

From one of the pioneers of sparkling wine in Tasmania comes this classic blend of Chardonnay (53%), Pinot Noir (44%) and Pinot Meunier (12%) with 18 months lees ageing. It has a pale lemon colour and small persistent bubbles. Gentle and delicate including citrus fruits, fresh dough, green apples and yellow fruits. Dry, crisp, clean with attractive complex bready notes. It is well structured followed by clean and refreshing finish.

Very well made sparkling using Charmat method featuring Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Mildura, North West of Victoria. It exhibits a pale lemon colour. On the nose it is youthful and inviting with aromas of yellow plums, citrus fruits and delicate yeasty notes. Dry, fruit forward with lovely creamy texture. It is harmonious and elegant and its origin reflects a riper fruit profile.