Macaw Preservative Free Sparkling Brut NV: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Crisp Brut & citrus snap

A bright, zippy sparkling that keeps things clean and refreshing: green apple, lemon-lime citrus and a dry Brut finish with fine, lively bubbles. It’s the kind of fizz that works as an aperitif, but it also shines with salty seafood, crunchy canapés and anything you’d serve with a squeeze of lemon.

Highlights

• No Added Preservatives with total sulphur dioxide listed at 0 ppm
• Dry Brut style with fine, lively bubbles
• Green apple and citrus lift with a clean, crisp finish
• Great for celebrations, picnics and “just because” bubbles

Tasting Notes

Fresh green-apple and lemon-lime aromatics with bright citrus flavour. The bubbles are fine and lively, and the finish is dry (Brut) and clean, with a crisp acid snap that keeps it seriously refreshing.

Winemaking

Made as a preservative-free sparkling, with total sulphur dioxide listed at 0 ppm. The style is purity-driven: fresh fruit, fine bubbles and a clean, dry finish.

Vineyard & Vintage

NV (non-vintage) sparkling blends base wines across more than one season to keep the house style consistent — bright, fresh and clean.

Why We Love It

Because it’s the bottle you can always reach for: celebrations, brunch, seafood nights, or a “Tuesday bubbles” moment. The dry finish and crisp acidity make it incredibly food-friendly.

Food Pairing

Perfect with salty, crispy snacks and anything with citrus or fresh herbs. It’s also brilliant with lighter dishes where you want the bubbles to do the palate-cleansing work.

Try matching this wine with →

• Prawn cocktail — Find a Recipe
• Crab cakes — Find a Recipe
• Chickpea salad with lemon & herbs (vegan) — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

A “pop the cork” moment — brunch with friends, a pre-dinner toast, or a snack board that turns into dinner.

Cellaring

Best enjoyed fresh for maximum brightness and sparkle. Chill well and enjoy now.

Producer

Macaw Creek makes certified organic wines in clean, approachable styles, with a strong focus on food-friendliness. Their preservative-free sparkling keeps things simple and delicious: bright fruit, crisp structure and a dry finish.

Related Wines To Try →

If you love this style, these are worth adding to your next mixed dozen:

• Crisp organic Brut bubbles with orchard-fruit lift — Tamburlaine High And Dry Organic Brut Sparkling NV
• Preservative-free sparkling with green apple and lemon zest — Tamburlaine Preservative Free Au Naturel Premium Cuvee Sparkling
• Pack pick for celebrations — No Preservative Sparkling 6 Pack

FAQ

What does Macaw Preservative Free Sparkling Brut NV taste like?

Green apple and lemon-lime citrus with fine, lively bubbles and a dry Brut finish. Clean, crisp and seriously refreshing.

Is it a dry sparkling?

Yes — “Brut” means it’s made in a dry style. The finish is crisp and clean rather than sweet.

Is this wine actually preservative-free?

Yes — in this case it’s genuinely preservative-free, because total sulphur dioxide is listed at 0 ppm. “No added preservative” wines can still contain up to around 10 ppm of naturally occurring sulphites from fermentation, but anything under 10 ppm is effectively preservative-free for most people, because those natural sulphites are typically bound up in the wine and far less reactive.

What should I eat with it?

Seafood, salty canapés, crispy snacks, fresh herbs and citrusy flavours. It’s also great with vegan chickpea salads and picnic plates.

Who will love Macaw Preservative Free Sparkling Brut NV?

If you like dry, crisp bubbles with citrus lift — and you’re looking for genuinely preservative-free sparkling (0 ppm total SO2 listed) — this one is a very easy yes.

(SKU: MC_SP_NV)