Frogmore Creek 42 Degrees South Premier Cuvée Sparkling NV from Southern Tasmania is a crisp, cool‑climate bubbly that pours pale straw with a fine, persistent bead and a really inviting, citrus‑driven nose. This 42 Degrees South Premium Cuvée Sparkling shows lemon and grapefruit, green apple and hints of stonefruit, layered with subtle brioche, nougat and a gentle creamy note from time on lees.

The palate is clean and lively, built around Chardonnay and Pinot Noir fruit purity, with tight citrus, crunchy apple and a light toasty nuance gliding over a softly creamy mid‑palate. Brisk, cool‑climate acidity keeps it ultra‑refreshing, finishing dry, bright and neatly chalky, making it an effortless aperitif style that still feels polished enough for the dinner table. It’s the kind of Tasmanian sparkling that punches well above its price and is very easy to keep on hand as a house fizz.

Food‑wise, it’s spot‑on with oysters, prawns, sushi and canapés, but also works brilliantly with fish and chips, tempura, soft cheeses or a simple roast chook for Sunday lunch. It’s equally at home as a crowd‑pleasing party starter or poured through a long seafood lunch, making Frogmore Creek 42 Degrees South Premier Cuvée Sparkling NV a versatile, go‑to Tasmanian bubbly.