Majella Sparkling Shiraz 2023
One of Australia's best sparkling red wines. Full flavoured with a subtle balance of fruit and vanilla wood, hints of spice cinnamon and pepper with a presence of yeasty bread characteristics with soft acid balance to finish the palate.
Area: Coonawarra
Country: Australia
Varietal: Shiraz
ABV: 13.5%
Ageing: The base wine is matured in older oak barrels, then aged for 14 months on the lees and a little port is added for complexity
Style: Sparkling Red
Additional: Vegan, Vegetarian
Wine maker: Bruce Gregory
Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully including pizza, barbeque, and spicy dishes
Buy this wine because Majella Sparkling Shiraz is a unique and elegant wine produced in Coonawarra, South Australia. The wine showcases a deep, intense purple colour with aromas of raspberries, blackberries, spice, and a hint of chocolate. It is beautifully balanced with bubbles that are fine and persistent, lending a delicate mouthfeel.
On the palate, Majella Sparkling Shiraz displays the rich fruity and spicy flavours, typical to the Shiraz grape. The wine has a vibrant acidity that combines with the bubbles to create an impressively long finish that leaves a satisfying aftertaste.