Australian Sparkling Wine: Brut, Prosecco & Sparkling Shiraz for Every Celebration
Nothing says celebration quite like the pop of a cork and a glass of something cold and fizzing. Australian sparkling wine has come a long way, and today it stands proudly alongside the great sparkling wines of the world.
From crisp, dry Brut made the traditional way to fruity Prosecco and the deep, brooding magic of Sparkling Shiraz, our collection has a bubble for every toast. Welcome to Australian sparkling, from Tasmania to the Barossa.
What Is Australian Sparkling Wine?
Sparkling wine is simply wine with bubbles, the fizz born from a second fermentation that traps carbon dioxide. Many are made in the same painstaking way as Champagne, with that second ferment happening right inside the bottle.
Australia does this beautifully. Cool climate regions like Tasmania and the Adelaide Hills grow the classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that give elegant, fine bubbled sparkling, while warmer areas add their own bold twist.
Tasmania has become the darling of the category, its cool island vineyards producing bubbles of real finesse and racy acidity. The Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley and historic Great Western each add their own signature.
Most Australian sparkling is dry, labelled Brut, and built to lift any occasion from a Tuesday night to a milestone birthday.
Popular Australian Sparkling Styles
The backbone of our range is the classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend, often simply called cuvée. Made in the traditional method, it delivers fine, persistent bubbles and flavours of green apple, citrus, brioche and toasted nuts.
At the premium end, small Tasmanian and Adelaide Hills houses craft vintage cuvées with years of bottle age, all creamy texture and toasty depth for those who love bubbles with real complexity.
Prosecco is the easy going crowd favourite. Made from the Glera grape, largely in Victoria's King Valley, it is light, frothy and bursting with pear and green apple, perfect for spritzes and sunny afternoons.
For something softer, sparkling Moscato and sparkling rosé bring gentle fruit and a pretty pink or golden sparkle to the glass, an easy, low fuss way into the world of bubbles.
How to Serve Australian Sparkling
Serve sparkling wine well chilled, around 6 to 8 degrees, so the bubbles stay crisp and lively. A tall flute or a white wine glass both work nicely, the wider glass letting a little more aroma through.
Open the bottle gently, easing the cork out with a soft sigh rather than a bang, and pour at an angle to keep the mousse under control. Most Australian sparkling is made to enjoy young and fresh.
Food Pairing Ideas
Bubbles are famously food friendly. A dry Brut loves fresh oysters, fried chicken, salty chips and anything from the fryer, its acidity cutting cleanly through richness.
Prosecco is a natural with antipasto, prosciutto and light seafood, while softer styles suit fresh fruit, pavlova and the cheese board. Sparkling Shiraz, meanwhile, is the classic partner for Christmas ham and roast turkey.
What Is Sparkling Shiraz?
Sparkling Shiraz is Australia's own contribution to the world of bubbles, a rich, deep red sparkling made from the same grape behind our famous reds. Think blackberry, plum and spice, with a fine mousse and a dry, savoury finish.
It has been a proud Australian tradition for well over a century, born in the historic cellars of Great Western in Victoria. Served slightly chilled, it is the show stopping pour for Christmas lunch and a real talking point at any table.
If you have never tried a red that sparkles, this is the one to change your mind.
Why Buy Australian Sparkling Wine at YourWines?
Every bottle here is handpicked by our team, from famous house names to small growers crafting bubbles by hand in Tasmania and the Adelaide Hills. Whatever the occasion, there is a sparkling here to match it.
Explore the wider sparkling wine range for Champagne and imported fizz, or zero in on a style with our dry sparkling wine, light bodied sparkling and medium bodied sparkling collections. Love a fresh, frothy drop? Our Prosecco selection is calling.
In the mood for a different style? Discover Australian red wine, white wine and rosé too, or step back to the full Australian wine range and see everything our winemakers are pouring.