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Dveri-Pax, Brut, Slovenia 92

£20 Appellation Nation

100% Furmint sparkling, made by the traditional method with four years on the lees. Freshly picked green apple and lemon citrus, crunchy yellow apple and lemon acidity, along with bitter citrus peel and a touch of brioche and yeast. The biscuity nose follows on to the long finish. SW Alcohol 12%

De Bortoli, Chardonnay, Tumbarumba, New South Wales, Australia 2018 91

£15.99 Majestic

Tumbarumba is a cool-climate area, and most grapes are used for fizz. This classy Chardonnay is green-gold in hue and toasty on the nose, with lemon curd and lime citrus and some flintiness. Elegant, but unmistakably New World. AW Alc 13%

Piera 1899, Terre Magre Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 2019 91

£12.99 Wine Importers Edinburgh

From the hills of Friuli, this delicious, Alc 13%

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