Words by Abhi Ayare
London. Paris. New York. Sydney. Big cities with big budgets and an even bigger thirst for champagne. The culture for champagne isn’t the same as before and is no longer confined
to celebratory sprays on special occasions. While that still persists in some places, you can observe that there’s a deeper connection and wine lovers are taking a genuine interest in knowing and experiencing the little nuances of champagne, be it a non-vintage vs vintage champagne or a Grand Marque vs a Grower house. The Grower champagne burst has taken the world by storm and is definitely a big contributor towards the learning curve of this beautiful beverage.
I am Abhi Ayare, a champagne nerd, taking you on a journey of finding the five best champagne lists in Sydney that you must visit to enjoy a glass at.
Quay, Circular Quay
Arguably, top 5 restaurants in Australia for over 20 years, matched with the views of the beautiful Opera house in Sydney, Quay also boasts one of the best champagne lists in Sydney (and perhaps nationwide). The listing of champagnes is beautifully curated and very informative which catches the eye and sparks an interest in the details beyond just the names of the houses like a regular diary entry. A single listing includes the name of the house, the Cuvee, the year the champagne house was founded, dosage level, the Chef de Cave, the Cépage, the village and finally the disgorgement date. Mind blown. The
This Article was originally published on Champagne Every Day
