A nice champagne - sorry sparking wine, to have for xmas?

[Pointyfish]

Can anyone recommend a good one. Medium priced and avaliable from the likes of Dam Murphy's? Thanks.

[Captain Seaweed]

asti riccadonna

[BGG]

Pointy, I love good French bubbles but can't afford it. The best of the reasonably priced ones IMHO is GRANDIN.

[Steeler]

asti riccadonna

+ 1, very nice.Can usually pick it for about $ 10-12 a bottle.

[BGG]

Yep, if you want something sweet and fruity then go the Asti. If you are looking for more of a French Champagne crisper and drier taste, go the GRANDIN.

[TheRealAndy]

Nice avatar BGG!

[Macks forever]

Asti [Ricadonna or I prefer Martini] both very sweet - lolly water type but great for the very occasional drinker, they seem to like it.

Grandin is good value but I reckon the cheap old Yellow by Yellowglen [6 - 9 bucks] is the best value cheap 'imitation' champagne out there.

And if you have 60 -70 bucks or so and want to impress someone, the Verve Cliquot is the best in the real champagnes for the money.

And beware of the expensive but low turnover champagnes. Places like Dans are not ideal for storing quality wine for long, at least in Qld. Have had 2 bottles of Moet that I have poured down the sink. Should have taken both back and got a refund but both were gifts. [They were not both from Dans]

IMHO. ;-)

CHEERS!!!!!!

[jason p]

yep asti riccadonna is always on the drinks list for xmass the girls love it.

[Captain Seaweed]

I have had a carnt of a week , great to have people agree for a change

[wags on the water]

http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_...rkling#Reviews

Something different - but a sparkling wine none the less. My wifey and I will recomend this one.

[Steeler]

Were not as rich you Timi, you must have plenty.

[Captain Seaweed]

yep definitely some bites......this one will be easy....I think there is moonshine involved..........cmon damn it bite will ya!!!!

[jason p]

marty i think you where on the hook end this time mate lol but it is a fish eat fish world out there.

jp

[Captain Seaweed]

I know he is on here and cant resist......

[Giffo65]

Bundy and Coke, or Bundy Ginger Beer,or Bundy and ice.Is there anything else worthwhile drinking ?