Empire of Dirt Bang Bang Cloudy Sparkling 2021 from Geelong is a cheeky, lightly cloudy fizz that completes fermentation in bottle so a veil of yeast stays in suspension, giving a playful, textural twist to a super‑refreshing style built for sunny afternoons. Named after the Nancy Sinatra track, Empire of Dirt Bang Bang Cloudy Sparkling is all about fun, crunch and drinkability rather than ceremony.

In the glass you’re looking at a hazy, pale straw pour with a lively bead and aromas of lemon sherbet, green apple, crunchy pear and a hint of white flowers, sitting over a soft, bready, leesy note from the retained yeast. The palate is light‑bodied, zippy and mouth‑watering, with tangy citrus and orchard fruits, modest alcohol and a lightly creamy, cloudy texture that keeps each glass of Bang Bang Cloudy Sparkling 2021 dangerously smashable straight from the esky.

Empire of Dirt Bang Bang Cloudy Sparkling 2021 is spot on with fish and chips, fried chicken, prawn rolls or salt‑and‑pepper squid, where the bright acidity and savoury leesiness cut through crunch and salt perfectly. It’s also great with picnic snacks, soft cheeses, sushi or a simple bowl of hot chips, making it a go‑to, unfussy sparkling when you want something fun, cloudy and just a bit left‑of‑centre.