Pipers Brook Rochecombe Sparkling Cuvée NV

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Why do we keep buying Italian Prosecco when we have bright, fruit-driven sparkling wines like this one? Crisp green apples, pear skins and tangerine oil. It reminds me of fruit salads and parties full of jolly people. In the mouth, there is lovely shortcrust pastry and more bright fruit. I don’t want to downplay how enjoyable it is on its own, but considering we live in a spritz state of mind, this would also be the perfect sparkling wine to use. It finishes longer than expected, leaving a flavour reminiscent of orange Fanta. Delicious.

Cyndal Petty
Wine Critic at Winepilot

A hopeless romantic for wine and food, Cyndal is nearing 15 years in hospitality while still (just) under 30. A Chef-turned-Sommelier and award-winning wine professional, Cyndal recently left a Group Sommelier role where she curated seven wine lists across multiple venues and led the wine team to Gourmet Traveller Wine Bar of the Year—just months after opening. Now freelance, Cyndal is a wine consultant, event host, wine judge, and wine writer. Passionate about sharing wine’s story with the world, she brings a fresh voice and creative solutions to the industry. After studying and traveling through most of her 20s, she’s now based in WA’s southwest, proudly embracing her role as a WA coastal cowgirl.

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