2018 Sparkling Shiraz
Sparkling red wines are a great Australian tradition, and along with other wineries Majella has kept the tradition alive with our very popular Sparkling Shiraz.
The base wine of our sparkling Shiraz is matured in 2nd and 3rd use French oak hogsheads for 5 months before secondary fermentation. The wine is on “lees” for 12 months and using methode traditionalle, the bottles are hand riddled, then disgorged and a small amount of liqueur (vintage port) is added for extra complexity.
Disgorged October 2019.
A vibrant dark red colour with a bright ruby hue.
Exhibiting a fine bead with attractive fresh plum, raspberry and blackberry aromas with similar black fruit characters and a hint of spice on the complex palate, which is smooth, balanced and luscious with gentle tannins and a generous finish.
It's a great wine for any occasion, and goes well with most food styles.
"Great with bacon and eggs" Brian "Prof" Lynn
"...it is a glorious awakening to a new way to enjoy sparkling" David Zyw, "101 Champagnes and Other Sparkling Wines to Try Before You Die".
| Variety: | 100% Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Region: | Coonawarra |
| Harvest: | Late March/early April |
Majella Sparkling Shiraz
2018
Sparkling red wines are a great Australian tradition, and along with other
wineries, Majella has kept the tradition alive with our very popular
Sparkling Shiraz.
Winemaking
The base wine of our sparkling Shiraz is matured in 2nd and 3rd use French oak hogsheads for 5 months before secondary fermentation. The wine is on “lees” for 12 months and using methode traditionalle, the bottles are hand riddled, then disgorged and a small amount of liqueur (vintage port) is added for extra complexity.
Disgorged October 2019.
Vintage Conditions
2018 vintage is set to be labelled an amazing vintage, with superb conditions and fruit of outstanding quality being harvested.
The yields were moderate, and the slow cool ripening was very even, delivering fruit with fine tannins and strong varietal flavours.
Early indications of the 2018 Vintage suggest that the grape quality is outstanding. All winemakers in the region are talking positively with comments that the colour is good, balanced tannins and good fruit weight.
Winemakers Comments
The colour is a vibrant dark red with a bright ruby hue.
Exhibiting a fine bead with attractive fresh plum, raspberry and blackberry aromas with similar black fruit characters and a hint of spice on the complex palate, which is smooth, balanced and luscious with gentle tannins and a generous finish.
Grape Variety
100% Shiraz
Region
Coonawarra
Cellaring: enjoy now or cellar up to 10 years
Majella Wines
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Download Tasting Note
Download Sparkling Shiraz Tasting Note 320.2 kb pdf