If you’re old enough to remember Kool & the Gang, you’ll recall their 1980 disco hit, “Celebration!” It is catchy, upbeat, and full of effervescent vivacity. I watched the film-clip and the band members were definitely celebrating alright, and dancing too. Giorgio Moroder is quoted as saying, “Disco is music for dancing, and people will always want to dance.”

And let’s be honest, nothing pairs with a celebration on the dance floor quite like a bubbles. It lifts the moment, elevates the mood, and brings people together in good times.

What better way to honour that spirit than with these two sparkling wines from Huntington Estate, each with a different take on effervescence, both made to “Celebrate good times, come on…Yahoo!”

Region: Mudgee, NSW     Source: Samples thanks kindly to Huntington Estate

2025 Estate Methode Charmat Grenache Rosé ($35)

With its pale pink hue and fine, persistent bubbles, this wine looks like celebration in a glass. Apple and cherry aromas tease the olfactory senses in a subtle yet confident way. On the palate, those same fruits return with more presence, fresh and flavourful, joined by a hint of creaminess that softens the crisp, dry finish. It’s got the rhythm of a disco earworm. Catchy, joyful, and hard to forget.  I can see why the Huntington Estate team are happy with this wine. It’s delightfully drinkable, and then some.

2024 Special Reserve Methode Traditionelle Chardonnay Pinot Noir ($55)

Upon pouring, the bubbles rise with gentle persistence, fine and elegant. The nose begins a little subdued but, give it a swirl to get the beads of bubbles going again and they release a light citrusy, yeasty and slightly toasty aromas. The palate unfurls with grace and sophistication. Citrus characters provide the foundation while pear and subtle tropical notes join the chorus. There’s a creamy softness through the mid-palate, and a crisp, dry finish that lingers like a well-placed chord.  Taking absolutely nothing away from the previous wine, this is indeed a quality sparkling wine. While the Charmat Rosé leans toward youthful vibrancy, this Special Reserve sparkling is crafted with complexity and generosity. It carries depth, elegance and refinement.

Together, these two sparklings from Huntington Estate offer more than just effervescence. They offer mood, movement, and meaning. One dances with youthful charm, the other glides with graceful elegance. Whether you’re raising a glass on the dance floor or toasting quietly among friends, they remind us that celebration comes in many forms. And when the bubbles rise, so too do the good times. Yahoo!