Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2013

Break out the champers for a special occasion (like the 1,000th issue of Metropolis, for example), and do so in super splashy summer style with a new seasonal offering. Bubbly boffins Moet & Chandon have owned the Yarra Valley winery in Victoria, Australia since 1986, and that is the origin of the newly designed bottle of Chandon Brut (¥2,415). The marine-design bottle will prompt the urge to shower yourself with the stuff under the spring sunshine. But it might be even better to imbibe this sparkling Chardonnay with astringent citrus base, softened on top with pear and nectarine, and finished with roasted nuts and delicate spices. Available from June until the end of summer at liquor stores around the country.