Buy Methode Online in NZ

Names here include Cloudy Bay, Daniel Le Brun, Deutz and Veuve Du Vernay. Try Cloudy Bay Pelorus or Daniel Le Brun Brut, both from Marlborough.

Styles of Methode

Expect brut dry styles and rose, with fine bubbles and toasty, bready notes from time on yeast. Compare with Prosecco or browse all Sparkling Wine.

Methode FAQs

What does Methode Traditionnelle mean?

It means the wine gets its bubbles from a second fermentation inside the bottle it is sold in. The wine then rests on its yeast, which adds the toasty, brioche-like flavours this style is known for.

Why is Marlborough good for Methode?

Its cool nights keep acidity high in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the main grapes for this style. That fresh acidity gives Marlborough Methode its crisp, lively finish.

What does NV mean on a sparkling wine?

NV stands for non-vintage. The wine is blended from more than one harvest, which helps the producer keep the same house style from year to year.