Sparkling wine has always been associated with celebration. In New Zealand sparkling wine comes to refer to itself as bubbles because of the grand opening that sparkling wine has with all the bubbles. Bubbles are a must ingredient in all festive and social parties in the land of the kiwis. So here is short list of the best sparkling wines in New Zealand.

Huia Blanc de Blancs 2004: This 91 point rated five star sparkling wine is made with traditional Champagne making methods and so is display a lot of similarity with some of the finest Champagnes. The Chardonnay fruit is all grown with the estate itself and the characterized expression of it is brioche and yeast with cream. At the palate is dry, taut, toasty and well balanced with streamline racing acidity. This is New Zealand’s best bubbles.

Morton Premium Brut Methode Traditionnelle: This 90 point rated five star sparkling wine is one which is great quality at a great price. It has fresh and youthful bubbles that deliver high on quality. You can taste the purity of fruit with creamy delicious French Golden apple that renders clean crisp characteristics with fine bubbles. It has a blend of all three Champagne grape varieties i.e. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The wine also has a well balanced blend of Marlborough grapes and Hawke’s Bay grapes that has a zing of a finish.

Nautilus Cuvée Marlborough Brut NV: This 88 point rated four star sparkling wine continues to improve since its first release in 1986. It gives you a hint of what is in store by the fine bubbles in the glass with a creamy rich hot bread nature that runs through the palate giving a hint of green apples and delicate mousse. This wine can be approached now up to a few years and goes well with many different foods.

Johanneshof Emmy NV: This 88 point rated four star sparkling wine is a quiet Marlborough underachiever. The wine is known more for its Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris than for its bubbles, though they are known for making fine wine. The sparkling wine brings together yeasty character with pure rich fruit and bright acidity. It has a long finish.

Lindauer Brut Cuvée NV: This 75 point rated three star sparkling wine is well worth the money. It is a wine made in the method of making traditional Champagne. It has linear characteristics with fruit and course acid.