Best Value
The Shy Pig Brut Cuvee NV
South Eastern Australia
$9.42per bottle
$113.00 for 12 × 750ml
Cellars
Wine & food pairing
What to eat with Sparkling & Champagne
From fruity Prosecco to toasty Champagne. The bubbles and high acidity cut through fried, salty and creamy food, which makes sparkling a far better food wine than people think.
Think: oysters, fried food, cheese and celebrations.
Classic matches
Dishes where Sparkling & Champagne is our number one pick.
Prawns and oystersCrisp, salty and fresh. Oysters and Champagne are a famous match for a reason.
Fish and chipsBubbles and acidity scrub the palate clean between salty, crunchy bites.
SushiClean and refreshing. Brilliant with sashimi and tempura.
CheeseCuts through soft, creamy cheeses like brie and triple cream.
Christmas lunchStart with bubbles. Brilliant with prawns, oysters and the first toast.
Chicken wingsBubbles and fried food are a great match; the fizz cleans every bite.
LobsterThe classic celebration pairing. Blanc de blancs is especially good.
Smoked salmonBubbles cut through the oil and salt. Perfect with blinis.
DumplingsFizz refreshes your palate between fried and steamed baskets.
AntipastoFresh and fruity, the aperitivo classic.
BrieAcidity and fizz cut through the creamy rind.
Melbourne CupIt’s the race that stops the nation: bubbles are compulsory.
New Year’s EveReal Champagne for the countdown.
BrunchFor mimosas, bellinis or just by the glass.
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Serve it at
6 to 8°C.
Glass
A tulip glass or white wine glass, rather than a flute.
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About Sparkling & Champagne with food
From fruity Prosecco to toasty Champagne. The bubbles and high acidity cut through fried, salty and creamy food, which makes sparkling a far better food wine than people think.
Sparkling & Champagne appears on 26 of our 80 food pairing pages, and it’s the first pick for 14 of them. The wines above are chosen for value from live prices at the Australian retailers we compare, refreshed every 4 hours.
Questions
What food goes with Sparkling & Champagne?
Sparkling & Champagne is at its best with prawns and oysters, fish and chips, sushi and cheese. Oysters, fried food, cheese and celebrations: that’s the rule of thumb.
What temperature should Sparkling & Champagne be served at?
6 to 8°C. A tulip glass or white wine glass, rather than a flute.
What’s a good-value Sparkling & Champagne right now?
The Shy Pig Brut Cuvee NV is one of the best-value picks at $9.42 a bottle from Cellars. We compare 408 Sparkling & Champagne wines, from $9.42, and check prices every 4 hours.
