Australian Sparkling Regional Showdown

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Australian sparkling wines showcase distinctive regional characters that rival champagne in quality while expressing unique Australian terroir.
• Blind tasting of four Australian sparkling wines from three different regions: Tasmania, Yarra Valley, and Whitlands High Plateau
• Traditional method sparklings have many variables beyond region, including aging on lees and fruit character
• Yarra Yering (Yarra Valley) shows distinctive red apple fruit and rich brioche character from 100% Chardonnay
• Chandon Vintage Brut (Whitlands High Plateau) displays remarkable mineral character, pristine acidity and surprising youth despite its age
• Jansz (Tasmania) delivers exceptional value with perfect creaminess and the traditional autolytic character consumers expect
• Handpicked (Tasmania) shows a simpler, more fruit-forward approach
• Whitlands High Plateau (800m elevation) produces fruit with distinctive mineral quality and exceptional acid structure
• Australian sparkling wines remain excellent value compared to increasingly expensive champagne
Join us next week when we explore Barbera wines from around Australia.
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Chapters

1. Australian Sparkling Regional Showdown (00:00:00)

2. Australian Sparkling Wine Intro (00:00:25)

3. Comparing Regions and Variables (00:02:55)

4. Wine of the Week and Fun Fact (00:07:36)

5. Tasting Wine #1: Yarra Yering (00:11:52)

6. Tasting Wine #2: Chandon Vintage Brut (00:16:40)

7. Tasting Wine #3 & #4: Tasmanian Sparklings (00:19:51)

8. Detailed Comparison and Analysis (00:25:25)

9. Final Thoughts on Australian Sparkling (00:30:55)