Leveret Estate IQ Premium Brut

Non Vintage, Hawkes Bay New Zealand

Great value Champagne style NZ bubbles, made by the crowd that used to own Morton Estate
Trophy Champion Sparkling (Hawke's Bay Wine Awards 2022), 92/100, Top Rank & Top Value (Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review)
Methode Traditionelle (made in the same way as Champagne)
Aged 18 months on lees (a technique to add texture and complexity)

Sipping a flute or two of Leveret Estate’s IQ Premium Brut won’t make you smarter, although you’ll almost definitely feel a little smug.

That’s because Leveret Estate is actually owned by the guys that used to own Morton Estate and if you’re a regular sipper of fizz you’ll instantly know that name. For the money this is right up there with the best value Champagne style bubbles made in NZ.

Made in the Methode Traditionelle style (the same way as Champagne, using the classic varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier), aged for 18 months on lees (a technique winemakers use to add texture and complexity to wine) and only produced under the Leveret label when they can make a bubbly of good quality.

Scoring 92/100, a Top Ranking and Top Value award from Master of Wine Bob Campbell for The Real Review – Bob said “A blend of pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot meunier, with at least 18 months in bottle with the yeast lees. An integrated wine showing bottle age with freshly-baked bread, citrus and subtle floral flavours supported by tangy acidity.”

It looks and tastes the part. It’s a no brainer!