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.

3 Best Sparkling Wine Varieties In Australia

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

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

Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava, $22

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

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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