3 Best Sparkling Wines In Australia For Celebrations

If it’s bubbles you want for your next celebration, you’re in the right place! We’ve scoured the country (and beyond) and put the best sparkling wine to buy in Australia in one spot for you!

But first, let’s clear up the most commonly asked question …

Is sparkling wine the same as champagne?

The short answer is no. Although you’re almost guaranteed to hear people in Australia (incorrectly) use the terms sparkling and champagne interchangeably, the fact is that while all champagne is sparkling wine, not all sparkling wine is champagne.

Champagne is a sparkling wine that comes from a north-east region of France called Champagne using very old customs and methods. This also explains why champagne usually comes with quite a high price tag.

Sparkling wine, on the other hand, is created all over the world using a wide range of grapes and methods. For this reason, it’s a considerably more accessible and affordable bubble-filled bevvy.

Ovata Sparkling Wine. — Ovata is one of Australia’s favourite sparkling wines. Image: Ovata

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In this article, we’re uncorking the best sparkling wines available in Australia to help you up your bubbles game. Whether you’re after the perfect drop for a special occasion or just after a fun twist on your regular tipple, this list is one to save.

These products are hand-picked by our editorial team because we’ve tried and loved them, or other Australians have!

Ovata Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV, $25

Bubbling over with apple notes, this blend of chardonnay and pinot noir is a firm favourite when it comes to Australian sparkling wines. At less than $30, it’s a popular mid-range option that doesn’t break the bank and it’s great for all kinds of special occasions. It comes from Oakridge in Victoria’s Yarra Valley and it certainly lives up to the region’s reputation for excellent bubbles.

Region: Yarra Valley
Price: $20 – $25
Where to buy it: Dan Murphy’s, BWS

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Fleurs de Prairie French Sparkling Rosé, $12

Prefer your bubbles pink? This is the one to reach for. Created in the south of France amongst wildflowers, sunshine and ocean air, this beautiful bottle of bubbles has won the hearts of even the most discerning sparkling drinkers. Packed with gorgeous flavours of strawberries and rose petals, it’s fresh, flavoursome and comes in one of the prettiest embossed bottles around.

Region: Catalonia, Spain
Price: $15 – $25
Where to buy it: Dan Murphy’s, BWS

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Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava, $22

Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava Sparkling Wine.

Hand-harvested using Macabeu and Parellada grapes, this uber-popular Spanish drop is one of the best-value sparkling wines in Australia. Flavours include a combination of fresh apple and pear with vivid citrus and the result is a balanced ‘cava’ that’s ready for the next celebration.

Region: Catalonia, Spain
Price: $20 – $25
Where to buy it: Dan Murphy’s, BWS

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Do you have a favourite sparkling that’s not on this list? Let us know in the comments below!

Top image: Ovata by Oakridge

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14 Comments

- - Loves_coffee_and_wine, SA
  - 15 Nov 2024
I agree! GJ is really nice and the bottle stopper is a big bonus – especially the rose gold coloured stopper, so pretty. It comes in super handy and holds the bubbles well. A great price too.

- - BS514020, SA
  - 13 Nov 2024
I really like George Jenson – it tastes so nice and comes with a gorgeous bottle top . I have given this to so many people as gifts and the top means they gave a keepsake

- - Loves_coffee_and_wine, SA
  - 13 Nov 2024
I tried the Ovata last night after reading this article a couple of weeks ago – it is really nice and fresh on the pallet! A really good price as well. I usually reach for Bird in Hand Sparkling which I love but the Ovata is a little less sweet and made for a nice change.

- - ChiWren, QLD
  - 06 Nov 2024
I tried Grant Burg Pinot Chardonnay over the weekend and it was really nice. For the price it was a great buy. My husband is yet to find the appeal in bubbles but hopefully that will happen soon enough haha

- - MummaBear, QLD
  - 06 Nov 2024
I have been looking for something pink to celebrate a friends birthday coming up. The French Sparkling Rose sounds and looks perfect for what I had in mind.

- - Loves_coffee_and_wine, SA
  - 01 Nov 2024
Thank you so much! I have been purchasing the same sparkling pinot for over 10 years. I do love it but I feel that it is time for a change. This article has made my new choice a little easier with now wanting to try the Ovata as apple notes sound divine and perfect for summer sips…..and the bottle looks extremely elegant and something I would be most comfortable in brining along to a dinner party.

- - Wendyfindsbeauty, NSW
  - 31 Oct 2024
This is really good to know! And it’s all very reasonably priced!

- - ChiWren, QLD
  - 31 Oct 2024
I will be heading to Dan Murphys tomorrow and buying one of these sparklings you recommended, I’m thinking the Ovata because the bottle looks very opulent, to celebrate my husband completing all his requirements in his speciality. Very thankful to have read this article previously and coming back so I know what to get. And an achievement this huge might be a reason to try more than one! Haha

- - ChiWren, QLD
  - 30 Oct 2024
Sparkling wine just screams fun to me. The Ovata and Fleurs de Prairie look beautiful. I’ll have to keep them on my list to consider for Christmas and holiday celebrations in the next few months.

- - BS513284, QLD
  - 28 Oct 2024
I prefer a sparkling wine generally over a flat or red wine. The bubbles really add a nice flavour and I know I’d be shot for this but I like ice with it. Really chilled sparkling is really refreshing.

- - BS513573, NSW
  - 26 Oct 2024
The Ovata Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV sounds like a very nice drop. I’m surprised it sells for such a reasonable price. Can’t wait to give it a try.

- - BS513573, NSW
  - 26 Oct 2024
The Fleurs de Prairie French Sparkling Rosé looks so upmarket and yet it’s only $12 a bottle. I’ll be stocking up on this for the holidays.

- - BS513351, VIC
  - 24 Oct 2024
Yum! Added on my list to check out. Love a good sparkling

- - BS513314, QLD
  - 24 Oct 2024
Sparkling wine is what we usually go for, unless it’s a *huge* celebration that calls for a bottle of French bubbles. I’ve had some really lovely sparkling wines. I really like the look of these options, and the prices are excellent!