Made with the traditional Glera variety the bouquet offers a youthful, bright and refreshing lift with scents of lemon and pear, a layer of fine lees autolysis and soft floral impressions. Being a methode traditional is unusual in the scheme of production, it is usually a Charmat produced beverage (Tank fermented and carbonated). There’s a lovely finesse and fruity style as the wine touches the palate, flavours reflective of the glera grape from pomaceous fruits to a seam of citrus and fine autolysis effect with some baked goods then a return to the fruit highlights. Dry on the finish with the fruit and floral side of the wine offering an encore. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2028.
93 Points, Excellent

www.camdouglasms.com

Balvonie Prosecco RRP $34.99
Hand picked Glera grapes were fermented into a still wine which was fermented in stainless steel to retain fruit freshness and then given a second fermentation in bottle, using the classic méthode traditionnelle style, which adds depth, body and weight to the wine. Fresh hints of lemon, green apples and green pears bring bright fresh flavours to this wine, which gains complexity from yeast lees influence during its second fermentation in bottle. This is a complex sparkling wine at an affordable price for the high quality it delivers. 
17.5/20

www.joellethomson.com

It's splendidly fruited and inviting on the nose, showing ripe peach, rockmelon, Gala apple and floral aromas, leading to a succulent palate offering fleshy texture and rounded mouthfeel. Beautifully balanced by juicy acidity, making it delectable and highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2027.
93 Points

Bright, even, pale yellow. Fine and consistent bead. A crisp, refreshing bouquet with aromas of pear, apple and blossom. Medium-light bodied, aromas of pear, green apple and green grape have a taut core, melded with subtle blossom and cream attributes. The fruit is expressive on the palate with ripeness and invigorating acidity, providing vibrancy. Fine bubbles lift and elevate the aromas, lending a dry, refreshing closing. A great effort of an inaugural release, pure and expressive. Serve as an aperitif or match with sashimi over the next 3 years. 100% Glera grown in Rapaura, handpicked, fermented in stainless steel, then transferred to bottles for secondary fermentation, on lees for two months. 11.8% alc, 12.5 g/l RS.
Dec 2024 RRP $34.99
18.5/20 pts. 93 pts.

www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz

The 2023 vintage (***1/2) is Marlborough's first wine to be labelled as Prosecco, although not New Zealand's. Made from the Glera variety, planted at Rapaura in 2021, it is rare - only 1,700 bottles were produced. Estate-grown, bottle-fermented and lees-aged for two months, it is pale, fresh and lively, with good depth of lemony, appley, slightly yeasty flavours. Vibrantly fruity, it's a fairly simple but attractive, medium-dry wine, skilfully made and harmonious.

www.michaelcooperwines.com

A Prosecco from Marlborough using the Méthode Traditionnelle and the traditional Glera grape varuetal. A small family producer - and new label - from Ben and Helen McLauchlan. A very pale steel-green colour in the glass, and a frisson to the fine mousse of lively bubbles. The bouquet is fresh and zesty, with nashi pear, nougat, green apple, toasted almond, lemongrass, weetbix and orange blossom. A nudge of sweetness on the palate entry puts it into the border of ‘Extra Dry’ and ‘Brut’ in style. Prosecco is light-bodied in expression and often has quite a ‘grape’ flavour compared to most wines. That’s the case on both points here, and is a good thing if we’re looking to assess this New Zealand version. Brimming with energy and crisp, clean flavours - a good start on this journey.
92pts

www.winefolio.co.nz

Vivacious green apple and lemon rind meet white blossom, fennel, and blanched almond aromas. A fine mousse lifts delicate biscuity notes, balancing a citrus-driven palate with a playful finish of
honeycomb and white chocolate. With a breezy 11.8%, this sparkler is light, lively, and ready to bring the fun—sophistication with a playful twist!
4.5 stars / 89 pts

Balvonie Methode Traditionelle, Prosecco 2023, Marlborough NZ
Pale, almost clear in colour with a faint green tinge, tiny persistent bead. Aromas of citrus, apple & pear, a hint of yeast & vanilla biscuit in the nose. It's light, fresh & crisp on the palate with ripe pear, apple & lemon citrus fruit flavours, a creamy mousse texture & a gentle acidity, slightly nutty, semi sweet but off-dry & a delicious mid length finish. Look forward to future vintages of this first ever Marlborough 100% Glera Prosecco. RRP:$35.00