P588 CEEFAX 1 588 Mon 03 Jan 22:41/11 1/4 Millennium Sparklers OUR PICK OF THE TOP MILLENNIUM POP Millennium Eve may turn out to bj the wettest damp squib ever. But one thing is for sure, most people will bj knocking back bubbly on the big night. But you don't have to spend a fortune — as many of the Champagne suppliers would have you believe. We'vj missed out the "big names" — they speak for themselves — and chosen some cracking supjrmarkjt-own labels and good quality sparkling wines to guarantee Y2K starts with a bang. >>>> ——————————— by Polly Haynes ——————————— Lottery 555 Music 560 News 101 TV Index Cookbook Main Menu WMidsTVP588 CEEFAX 1 588 Mon 03 Jan 22:40/18 2/4 Millennium Sparklers MILLENNIUM FIZZ UNDER £10 Sainsbury Australian Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut 1992 is one of the best fizzes under £10. At £6.99 it has depth and fullness, a creamy texture and flavours of raspberries and pineapple. Marks and Spencer's classically dry Gold Label Sparkling Chardonnay (M&S £5.50 until end of 1999), and the elegant, fruity Jacob's Creek Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot NV (widely available at around £6.99 and £4.99 at the Co-op 6/12/99 to 16/1/00) are also excellent. ——————————— by Polly Haynes ——————————— Lottery 555 Music 560 News 101 TV Index Cookbook Main Menu WMidsTVP588 CEEFAX 1 588 Mon 03 Jan 22:20/01 3/4 Millennium Sparklers MILLENNIUM FIZZ UNDER £15 Tjsco Premier Cur Champagne Brut is well-priced normally at £12.99 but from 1/12/99 to 6/1/00 it's £9.99 — an utter steal. It has a wonderful toasty aroma, peachy, buttery flavours and gentle acidity. The perfect bubbly. Greenpoint Vintage Brut '95 is a medal-winner from Moet & Chandon's Australian arm. It beats the pants of many Champagnes with its richness, maturity and crisp acidity. It's widely available, priced at around £11.99. ——————————— by Polly Haynes ——————————— Lottery 555 Music 560 News 101 TV Index Cookbook Main Menu WMidsTVP588 CEEFAX 1 588 Mon 03 Jan 22:29/23 4/4 Millennium Sparklers MILLENNIUM FIZZ £15 to £25 Sainsbury Millennium Grand Cur Champagne Brut (normally £16.99, but from 5/12/99 to 8/1/00 it's £14.99) is one of the better specially-designated fizzes. It's very elegant with a rich, lemony flavour and a subtle smokiness. Waitrosj Cuvje 2000 Brut Champagne (£25) is superb. It's a hjavz-weight, classic that has layer after layer of flavour — mature, ripe fruit, almonds, fresh baked brioche, all perfectly balanced by fresh, zingy acidity. ——————————— by Polly Haynes ——————————— Lottery 555 Music 560 News 101 TV Index Cookbook Main Menu WMidsTV