Reillys Clare Valley Sparkling Shiraz 2015
Posted: October 4, 2018
A ripeness of prunes and raisined fruits with secondary complexity and chunky tannins.
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McLaren Vale III Associates Squid Ink Estate Grown McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: October 4, 2018
A very pretty spicy Turkish Delight nose and lots of complexity to the well balanced, oak driven palate.
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Mollydooker Miss Molly McLaren Vale Langhorne Creek Sparkling Shiraz 2016
Posted: October 4, 2018
Tarry prune-like aromas and excellent balance of rich spicy fruit flavours with plenty of secondary characters and good level of tannins
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Grampians Estate Rutherford Grampians Sparkling Shiraz 2014
Posted: October 4, 2018
Aromas of blueberries and plums with a spicy lift. Nicely balanced, well structured palate showing plenty of spicy dark fruit flavours.
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Grampians Estate Rutherford Grampians Sparkling Shiraz 2011
Posted: October 4, 2018
This deep red wine has a lifted cherry/cola-like bouquet with pretty spicy characters which follow through to the slightly sweet, berry and plum flavoured palate.
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The Black Chook South Australia Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: October 4, 2018
Menthol, eucalyptus and spices lift off the pretty fruit nose with more of those characters on the palate.
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Bay of Shoals Kangaroo Island Sparkling Shiraz 2016
Posted: October 4, 2018
Gorgeous colour, gentle savoury aromas and a rich smooth palate with good depth of fruit and subtle use of oak.
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Dudley Wines “13” Kangaroo Island Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: October 4, 2018
Attractive complexity of dried plum fragrances. A drying palate with plenty of flavour.
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Glandore Estate Centurion McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz 2014
Posted: July 4, 2018
Developed earthy/meaty aromas and tasting of sweet plums with nice spiciness cutting through.
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Tatalia Wines Perricoota Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: July 4, 2018
Appealing blueberry and red fruit bouquet with obvious sweetness on the soft spicy fruit palate.
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Mollydooker Miss Molly McLaren Vale Langhorne Creek Sparkling Shiraz 2016
Posted: May 2, 2018
The raspberry nose is dominated by the oak and tastes of cherries and plums with some drying oak.
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Grampians Estate Rutherford Grampians Sparkling Shiraz 2014
Posted: March 2, 2018
Rich musky fruit cake characters on the nose with minty hints. Lovely complexity of dark berry flavours with a dash of spice, soft tannins and balanced sweetness.
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Seppelt Original Sparkling Victoria Sparkling Shiraz 2014
Posted: March 2, 2018
Briary fruit bouquet with a floral lift and some Christmas cake-like spiciness on the vibrant blackberry palate with its soft tannins.
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Carmine’s Black Label SA Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: March 2, 2018
Heady red fruit aromas and a big rich grippy palate with good flavour complexity.
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Mollydooker Miss Molly McLaren Vale Langhorne Creek Sparkling Shiraz 2016
Posted: March 2, 2018
Rich dark fruit nose with some leather and spice evident and a fleshy chocolaty palate that has balanced sweetness.
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Majella Coonawarra Sparkling Shiraz 2013
Posted: March 2, 2018
Minty ref fruit fragrance and light bodied palate. “Not a classic but still a good drink”.
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Grampians Estate Rutherford Grampians Sparkling Shiraz 2014
Posted: January 12, 2018
Fresh, lively blackberry aromas lift off the nose with a long, firmly structured, palate showing simple fruit flavours and a savoury edge.
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Schild Estate Barossa Valley Sparkling Shiraz 2016
Posted: January 12, 2018
A bright blueberry bouquet and quite a spritzig palate. Needs more time to settle.
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Reillys Clare Valley Sparkling Shiraz 2015
Posted: January 12, 2018
A big red; nice blackberry fruit, Christmas cake notes and drying tannins with balancing acidity.
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Katnook Founder’s Block Coonawara Sparkling Shiraz 2015
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lovely nose, smells of prunes. Excellent flavours on a complex palate with drying tannins.
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Koonara The Golden Orb Coonawarra Sparkling Shiraz 2015
Posted: November 9, 2017
Sweet perfumed fragrances. Good intensity and richness of primary fruit on the palate.
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Majella Coonawarra Sparkling Shiraz 2010
Posted: November 9, 2017
Delicate aromas of violets, rose petals and spices. Sweet palate with pretty floral notes.
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Mr Riggs Battle Axe McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Smells of dark chocolate and raisins with earthy hints. The palate is sultry and intense with mouthcoating porty flavours.
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Syn Rouge Coonawarra Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Deep purple wine that has a lovely mix of blue fruits, spicy apples, plums, licorice and some vanilla characters.
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Majella Coonawarra Sparkling Shiraz 2010
Posted: November 9, 2017
A big classy wine that’s ready for drinking nose. Lots of stewed dark raisiny fruit characters with mushroom-like development. 3-5
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Blue Pyrenees Estate Pyrenees Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Berries and licorice on the nose with lively dark ripe red fruit flavours, soft tannins and a chocolaty finish.
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2 Mates McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: June 29, 2017
Big powerful mature aromas and a massive palate with an abundance of rich chocolaty dark fruit flavours with liqueur like note and leathery development. 3-5
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Mr Riggs Battle Axe McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: June 29, 2017
Ethereal dark fruit fragrances with a minty lift and drier style palate with nice simple flavours. 3-5
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Beresford McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz 2014
Posted: June 29, 2017
Smells of the forest floor with some fresh mushrooms and has a chocolate pudding of a palate. Slightly drying tannins. 3-5
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SnowDragon Wines Kangaroo Island Sparkling Shiraz 2012
Posted: June 29, 2017
Chocolaty plum aromas with hints of age developing. Pleasant sweet mouthful of rich fruit flavours. Still has potential.
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Majella Coonawarra Sparkling Shiraz 2008
Posted: June 16, 2017
Developed earthy chocolaty bouquet with similar characters echoed on the long, soft and complex palate with good line of acidity.
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Syn Rouge Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: June 16, 2017
Vibrant spicy cherry aromas with tarry touches. Ripe fruit palate with sweetness carrying through to the finish.
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Blue Pyrenees Pyrenees Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: June 15, 2017
Hot pink wine smelling of strawberries and cream; some toastiness. Charming tutti-frutti palate.
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Mount Avoca Jack Barry Pyrenees Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: June 15, 2017
A complex intense dark red wine with dark spicy fruit characters, good acidity and tannic grip.
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Grampians Estate Rutherford Victoria Sparkling Shiraz 2010
Posted: June 15, 2017
Raspberry like nose with a spicy lift of oak adding a level of complexity and a big vanillin oak driven palate.
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Seppelt Original Victoria Sparkling Shiraz 2012
Posted: June 15, 2017
Very attractive nutty caramel aromas and a rich and very flavoursome palate with an excellent tannin structure.
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McGuigan Black Label Premium Release South Eastern Australia Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: June 15, 2017
A lovely spicy red berry bouquet and a balanced, slightly savory, palate with spicy vibrancy and touch of herbs.
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Jip Jip Rocks South Eastern Australia Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: June 15, 2017
A well made balanced style with spicy red fruit characters and some development evolving.
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Beresford McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: June 15, 2017
Bright slightly complex wine with a tangy grip and obvious oak.
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Gatt Wines Single Vineyard High Eden Sparkling Shiraz 2007
Posted: June 15, 2017
Aged apple aromas with rustic touches and soft, complex and well balanced palate.
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Peregrine Ridge Heathcote Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: June 15, 2017
Bright and spicy on the youthful nose with a young, fresh and elegant palate.
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Foxeys Hangout Mornington Peninsula Sparkling Shiraz 2012
Posted: June 15, 2017
Spicy and peppery on the nose with slight herbal notes. Lots of pepper mingling with the lifted flavours and nutty complexity.
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Centennial Orange NSW Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: June 15, 2017
Smells of spicy jubey fruits with a sweet, but balanced, palate with herbal notes
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Grampians Estate Rutherford Victoria Sparkling Shiraz 2010
Posted: June 15, 2017
Floral fragrances with violet nuances and minty touches. Vibrant well balanced palate showing good flavour line and nice tannins.
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Peter Lehmann Black Queen Barossa Valley Sparkling Shiraz 2009
Posted: June 15, 2017
An aged rustic characters to the nose and jammy palate with slight savory notes.
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