(2025) Tasmania is a hotspot for the production of traditional method sparkling wines, and Janz, part of the Yalumba family group, is a reliable stalwart. This is 94% Pinot Noir with 4% Chardonnay and 2% Pinot Meunier, sourced from cool climate vineyards across Tasmania, and given 18 months on the lees before disgorgement. Pale in colour and opening with strawberries and cream, but I find something pleasingly earthy and umami-like in there too. In the glass the bubbles are persistent, and the palate shows a breadth of ripe red fruits, a fine twist of something more tart, like raspberry, then good acidity to play against the fruit, with only 7.4g/l dosage ensuring a savoury edge to this. Quite a range of prices coming up for this, but £16.99 at time of review from our quoted stockist.