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Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz

Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2020-2025)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

A multi vintage Sparkling Shiraz that contains reserve wines going back to 1997, Bleasdale freshening up the base blend every Spring by adding a portion of new vintage Shiraz to it. Fermentation takes place in open vats before maturation in a mixture of seasoned oak barrels and stainless steel tanks.

A plush, richly flavoured sparkling Shiraz.

A frothy purple tinge mousse shows good hold over a black dark coloured base wine that’s finely threaded by a nibble stream of tiny bubbles. Lifted blackberry, dark chocolate and liquorice scents combine with vanilla, light toast and traces of earth. Rich, full and satiny, the palate is awash with blackberry and liquorice fruits which create a luscious textural feel. Vanillin oak, subtle dark chocolate and earth elements also chime in. Excellent depth and concentration with a long succulent aftertaste. A great match for the Christmas Turkey.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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Coates La Petite Cuvee Sparkling Shiraz

South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2021-2026)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Fruit was sourced from McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills with maturation taking place in French oak. A fluffy dark mousse holds well over a dark red black core that’s threaded by a very fine, gentle bead. Aromas of dark plum and liquorice are trailed by subtle earthy leather and dark chocolate notes. Rich dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate flavours meld into vanillin oak, delicate earthy dark chocolate and spice elements. Refreshing acidity finishing ripe and plummy.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%

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Collet Brut Rose Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE

$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now (2022)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Aged for a minimum of 4 years on lees. A buoyant mousse rises to the top of the glass eventually subsiding to reveal a salmon pink coloured base that has an exceptionally fine bead flowing through it. Lifted strawberry and yeast lees aromas intermingle with baked bread, citrus and brioche. Satiny in its feel, bready yeast lees flavours mix with hints of strawberry, citrus and delicate ginger. Dry, refreshing finish with a slightly chalky strawberry and yeasty baked bread aftertaste.
Alc. 12.5%

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Lini 910 Labrusca Lambrusco Rosso

Emilia-Romagna, ITALY

$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2019-2022)

ABV: 11%

Closure: Cork

The Lini family have been making Lambrusco since 1910. A purple tinged mousse disappears to reveal a black purple base wine that has a gentle spritz flowing through it. Intense blackberry, plum and liquorice aromas jump out of the glass followed by some inky earth and spice notes. Fruity blackberry and dark cherry flavours have a freshly crushed berry sensation being infused with lively acidity. Light dried herb and earth nuances are also present. Finishes dry and very refreshing with a vibrant aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 11%

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2021 Mollydooker Miss Molly Sparkling Shiraz

South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Zork

Fruit was sourced from McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek with the resultant wine fermented and matured in American oak of which 45% was new. A fluffy purple tinged mousse holds well over a deep black dark red coloured base that has an exceptionally fine bead coursing through it. Ripe blackberry and dark chocolate aromas fill the nostrils followed by some toasty vanillin oak and earthy mocha notes. Rich and mouth filling, the weighty palate showcases Mollydooker’s trademark exuberance with ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark chocolate flavours melding into a toasty vanillin oak, earthy mocha and spice back drop. Opulently textured it concludes long and decadent.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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Pirramimma Heritage Sparkling Shiraz

South Australia, AUSTRALIA

Reduced from $24.99
$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

At this price it would have to be the best value Sparkling Shiraz on the market.
Pirramimma sources fruit from their own Estate vineyards in McLaren Vale together with some from the Adelaide Hills to produce this moreish sparkling Shiraz.
Pours with a fluffy dark red tinged mousse that holds well. A fine steady bead flows through a deep dark red black coloured base. Filling the nostrils is a mix of ripe blackberry, dark plum and dark chocolate scents which are trailed by some liquorice, earth and vanillin oak notes. Rich, mouthfilling flavours of dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate create a creamy textural feel across the palate. Subtle earth and vanillin oak characters linger on the back half. Possessing excellent concentration, volume and depth it finishes long and opulent.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews….
It's instantly appealing on the nose with mixed berry compote, roasted hazelnut, dark chocolate and fragrant spice aromas. The palate displays succulent fruit intensity with subtle sweetness and fine tannins, finishing long and delicious.
95 points
Sam Kim – Wine Orbit
Ah, now we’re talking. Sparkling shiraz, one of Australia’s great wine styles and a personal favourite of mine, especially at Christmas... actually any time. Sourced from McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills. This is not a monster but has tremendous fruit flavours revealing typical savoury plum, dark chocolate and spices with a captivating overriding perfume. Smooth and beautifully poised through to its finish. Lovely sparkling shiraz. Cellar: 10 years.
93 points
Ray Jordan
Never understand why we see so little of this most joyous style of wine. That foaming purple filling the glass, surely brings a smile to every face. This is all chocolate, truffles, mocha, spices and coffee beans. Lovely blackberries and dark plums. A blend of fruit from both McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills. Very gentle sweetness, as one expects with the style. Good length. No reason it can’t be cellared, but it seems a better idea to drink it now and then buy more. Delicious.
92 points
Ken Garrett

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- 91
Strelley Farm Estate Rose Sparkling

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA

$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

A fluffy mousse shows good staying power over a salmon pink tinged base that’s finely threaded by a steady stream of tiny bubbles. Aromas of peach and strawberries mix with yeast lees and subtle lemon sherbet like notes. Flavours of peach, strawberry and pomegranate drive the refreshing palate with some lingering yeast lees and sherbet characters also present. Crisp acidity with a flavoursome finish.
Alc. 12%

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- 92
Balnaves Sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Other reviews... [tasted 2016] True to the character of Coonawarra cabernet, this is a cuvee that sings with all the complexity of deep reserves, a blend from '14 back to '95. Black- and redcurrant fruit meets dark chocolate and notes of red capsicum on a long and bright finish. Firm, fine tannins are well handled and promise a long future. A standout in the sparkling cabernet stakes.
92 points - James Hallidays Wine Companion
First tasted August 2007 This wine should impress, but fails to do so – the base wine has been blended from 8 vintages of Reserve wines and kept on lees for 5 months. The wine starts badly, there is virtually no mousse and very little bead – in fact it could barely be described as being spritzig. Deep crimson colour with deep crimson hue. Hints of chocolate and spice on the nose, with a slight effervescent sensation on the palate. Dry tannins overwhelm the fruit component. Aftertaste of plum and stewed fruit.
Drink (2007)
Alc/Vol: 14% Rated: 71 points

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2020 Bandini Prosecco Rose DOC

Veneto, ITALY

$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now (2022)

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

Bandini are a new specialist Prosecco producer based in Valdobbiadene. Made in an extra dry style this Prosecco has all the classic freshness and vibrancy one expects from the wines of the region. A nicely balanced mousse sits over a very pale salmon pink coloured base with a nibble stream of tiny bubbles rising to the surface. Delicate pear and strawberry scents mix with light yeasty notes and blood orange. Vibrant peach and strawberry fruits are underpinned by tangy citrus and subtle sherbet characters. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a stimulating aftertaste.
Drink now.
Alc. 11.5%

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- 95
2018 Best's Great Western Sparkling Shiraz

Great Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2021-2029)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Crown Seal

Sparkling Shiraz is a unique Australian wine that’s synonymous with the Great Western region having been in production since the early 1900’s. The base wine for this cuvee is left on yeast lees in bottle for 24 months or more and disgorged in the traditional method. The dosage liqueur contains a small quantity of very old Best’s Liqueur Muscat.
An exuberant frothy dark red tinged mousse slowly subsides to reveal an inky black dark red core that’s finely threaded by a steady stream of tiny bubbles. The olfactory senses are engulfed by heady ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark chocolate aromatics followed by lightly toasted vanillin oak, dark plum and spice. Rich dark plum, blackberry and liquorice fruits are delivered with terrific concentration and power. Lying underneath is subtlety toasted vanillin oak and traces of earthy dark chocolate. Luscious mouthfeel finishing dry and vibrant with a long fruit laden aftertaste.
Limited stocks – this normally sells out prior to Christmas.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%

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2017 Best's Great Western Sparkling Shiraz

Great Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2020-2030)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Crown Seal

Sparkling Shiraz is a unique Australian wine that’s synonymous with the Great Western region having been in production since the early 1900’s. The base wine for this cuvee is left on yeast lees in bottle for 24 months or more and disgorged in the traditional method. The dosage liqueur contains a small quantity of very old Best’s Liqueur Muscat.
Pours beautifully with a thick purple tinged mousse that shows excellent hold. The tiniest of bubbles flowing through a dense pitch black dark red coloured core with excellent persistence. Wafting out of the glass are heady scents of dark plum, blackberry and liquorice which meld into toasty vanillin oak, dark chocolate and spice notes. Rich and toasty the palate is packed with luscious blackberry, liquorice and sarsaparilla flavours that are married to vanillin oak, scorched earth and cinnamon spice elements. Dry energetic finish with a long and generous creamy textured aftertaste.
Limited stocks – this normally sells out prior to Christmas.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2013 Best's Great Western Sparkling Shiraz

Great Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2024-2026)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Crown Seal

Sparkling Shiraz is a unique Australian wine that’s synonymous with the Great Western region having been in production since the early 1900’s. The base wine for this Cuvee is left on yeast lees in bottle for 20 months or more and disgorged in the traditional method. The dosage liqueur contains a small quantity of very old Best’s Liqueur Muscat.

Impressive pour with a deep dark purple tinged mousse that shows excellent hold. Totally opaque black dark purple colour with an exceptionally fine bead that shows good persistence. Ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark plum aromas are followed by some dark chocolate, vanillin oak and spice notes. Very rich and concentrated the palate is flooded with opulent ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark plum flavours that have an adolescent youthfulness. Underlying dark chocolate and spicy vanillin oak characters are also apparent. Very dry finish with slightly chalky tannins. Excellent power with a long conclusion of liquorice, ripe blackberries, dark chocolate and spicy vanillin oak. A big rich sparkling Shiraz that will evolve beautifully in the cellar.
Cellar 8-10 years.
Alc 14%

Other Reviews….
The colour here is something else; it makes deep purple look insipid. Blackberry and violet, dark boiled XMAS cake, chocolate and leather, with a slightly briny character too. It’s dense and tannic, full of juicy purple flavour, along with raspberries, salt beef and spice. It’s almost more savoury than simply sweet, and has layers of complexity and a full throttle finish rolling with dark chocolate and a thick pillow of tannin. Pretty much, this is how you do it. Almost ready now, but will really be better still in a few years. Drink 2017-2029+
94+ points
Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

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2014 Best's Great Western Sparkling Shiraz

Great Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2023-2025)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Crown Seal

Sparkling Shiraz is a unique Australian wine that’s synonymous with the Great Western region having been in production since the early 1900’s. The base wine for this Cuvee is left on yeast lees in bottle for 20 months or more and disgorged in the traditional method. The dosage liqueur contains a small quantity of very old Best’s Liqueur Muscat.

An Australian Classic at the Christmas table – this is the go-to wine for Sparkling Shiraz.

Pours with a very frothy purple tinged mousse which leaves behind it an opaque black dark red base coloured wine that’s carefully threaded by a very fine stream of tiny bubbles. Pronounced ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark plum aromatics hold sway over toasty vanillin oak, subtle chocolatey earth and spicy pepper end notes. Rich and intensely flavoured the palate is awash with ripe plush black fruits that include blackberry, liquorice and dark plums underpinned by toasty vanillin oak, traces of earth and spice. Dry earthy tannins largely concealed by the plushness of fruit. Excellent concentration with an opulent yet vibrant mouthfeel. Finishes dry with good freshness and a long blackberry, liquorice, dark plum, toasty vanillin oak, earth and spice aftertaste.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews….
Deep red colour with a trace of purple. The bouquet is savoury, with dried herb and earthy notes, traces of vanilla, chocolate and spices. The wine is rich and medium to full-bodied, with appropriate mid-palate sweetness followed by drying but soft tannins and a touch of licorice. There's a pleasant touch of bitterness on the finish and aftertaste, which helps cleanse the palate. Good length and balance.
95 points
Huon Hooke

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2021 Bird in Hand Sparkling

AUSTRALIA

$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2022-2025)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

A fine satiny mousse sits atop a light pink coloured base. Fine persistent bead with lifted scents of peach and strawberry filling the nostrils. Some musk and light bready notes also chime in. Moreish pear and strawberry fruits captivate the palate with subtle yeast lees and baked bread elements lying underneath. Vivid acidity with a dry, tasty finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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Chandon Sparkling Red Pinot Shiraz

Multi District Blend, AUSTRALIA

$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2004-2005)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

The mousse is impressive, creamy mauve mousse. Medium sized bead, with modest persistence. The base wine is medium bodied, with deep crimson brick red colour. Aroma of spice, plum, prune and stewed fruit, followed by a hint of leather. The palate reveals flavours of ripe plum, raisins and leather followed by a peppery back palate. Creamy texture. Aftertaste of plum, spice and black pepper.
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Alc/Vol: 14%

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Charles Melton Sparkling Red

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Crown Seal

Aged for 40 months on lees. An over flowing dark red tinged mousse slowly dissipates to reveal a dark red black tinged coloured base that has an extremely fine bead flowing through it. Sailing from the glass are aromas of dark plum and liquorice which are complimented by vanilla, earthy dark chocolate and spice notes. Rich and velvety, concentrated dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate flavours are delivered with great power across the mid weighted palate. Vanillin earth and spicy mocha characters lurk underneath. Fluffy and opulent in its feel, it has a long, seductive finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%

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2017 Chartley Estate Sparkling Rose Methode Traditionnelle

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA

$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2021-2025)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

This superb sparkling Rose is a made from a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay with 4 years spent on lees. Pours with a frothy mousse that subsides to reveal a salmon pink coloured base that has a very fine and nibble stream of bubbles flowing through it. Leaping from the glass with fantastic intensity are aromatics of wild strawberry, yeast lees, baked bread, subtle brioche and toast. Delicious strawberry and raspberry fruits combine with yeast lees, baked bread, sherbet and subtle toast. Dry refreshing finish with crisp acidity and a long mouth watering aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12%

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Fox Creek Vixen Sparkling Shiraz Cabernet Franc

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2002-2003)

Closure: Cork

In our opinion, the best Sparkling reds are made entirely from Shiraz, however, winemakers often choose to experiment, with a variety of grapes. At Fox Creek, they have chosen to add Cabernet Franc to the blend, which has tended to dry the wine out too much, and move it out of style – but that’s a personal observation some might like to challenge.Opaque crimson black colour with excellent deep mauve mousse. The nose is a little subdued, with aroma of blackberry, liquorice and raspberry. Generous palate flavours but quite dry, with raspberry, blackberry and liquorice dominant. Fine dry tannins, followed by long liquorice spice aftertaste. Cellar 4-5 years
Other reviews... Well put together sparkling red, with abundant dark berry fruit, dark chocolate and well-controlled dosage.
89 points - James Hallidays Wine Companion

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Fratelli Saraceni S Perle Spumante Rosso Merlot

ITALY

$21. 99
Bottle
$263.88 Dozen

ABV: 11%

With a vibrant purple colour, Perlè is an Italian Sparkling Merlot with notes of blackberry, chocolate, cherry and sweet fruit with a clean and refreshing acidity. It opens up on the palate into a powerfully fruity and dry but apparently sweet taste with a touch of tannin on the finish.
Serving Suggestion: As aperitif or excellent with fish dishes, light starters, traditional Italian hams and cured meats, dishes made with balsamic vinegar and tuna steak.
Serve chilled.
11% alcohol.

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Fratelli Saraceni Splendia Sparkling

ITALY

$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

ABV: 7%

An Italian sweet sparkling wine made from Merlot grapes with an added hint of natural strawberry infusions. Bright light strawberry colour with a gentle but consistent bead. Distinct strawberry bubble gum and ripe red cherry aromas are followed by sweet plummy confectionary notes. Fruity fresh strawberry bubble like flavours dominate the palate followed by plum juice and musk stick with a dollop of residual sugar present on the refreshing finish. Aftertaste of sweet strawberries, plum juice and musk stick. A light, delicate and fruity alternative to usuals sparkling wines. Perfect to have with dessert or after dinner. It also makes for a great aperitif, making it ideal for many occasions.

Serve chilled.
7% alc

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Gibson Sparkling Merlot

South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2017-2018)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

The fruit for this sparkling red was sourced from Adelaide Hills & the Barossa Valley. It pours with a creamy dark tinged mousse that shows very good hold. Dark red base wine colour with an exceptionally fine and very persistent bead. Nosing offers up scents of dark plums and ripe dark cherry like notes followed by a touch of prune and vanillin oak. Rich dark plum and dark ripe cherry flavours overlay a touch of liquorice with vanillin oak and earth back palate flavours. Aftertaste of dark plums, ripe dark cherries, chocolaty oak, earth and vanillin confectionary.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc 14%

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2021 Hentley Farm Blanc de Noir

Barossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$27. 99
Bottle
$335.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2022-2025)

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

Pours with a buoyant fluffy white mousse that sits over a pale salmon pink tinged base. The very fine bead showing excellent persistence. Ripe pear and strawberry scents show good intensity with hints of musk and red apple also evident. Exuberantly fruity the palate features pear, strawberry, red apple and musk flavours. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a fruit driven aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 11.5%

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Jip Jip Rocks Sparkling Shiraz

South Eastern Australia, AUSTRALIA

$17. 99
Bottle
$215.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

This sparkling pours with a good creamy purple mousse showing good hold. Very fine bead showing excellent persistence with dark red base wine colour. Aromas of ripe blackberry and liquorice dominate the nose followed by some dark plum and dark chocolate. Medium bodied the palate delivers flavours of dark plum and dark chocolate followed by a touch of liquorice and vanilla. Aftertaste of dark chocolate, blackberry and dark plum.
Drink now (2012).
Alc 13.0%

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2018 Lambrook Spark Pinot Noir Sparkling

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2019-2023)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

A fluffy white mousse dissipates to reveal a pale salmon coloured base. A very fine and steady stream of bubbles rises to the top. The nose offers up aromas of cherry and strawberry complexed by light toast and yeasty baked bread notes. Fruity palate entry with peach and strawberry flavours to the fore trailed by some subtle baked bread and yeast lees characters. Has a vibrant, nervy feel finishing dry with crisp acidity and medium length.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12%

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2004 Leasingham Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz

Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2010-2016)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

One of Australia’s benchmark Sparkling Shiraz’ this wine pours with an excellent purple mauve mousse showing good hold. Very fine bead showing good persistence with a black dark red base wine colour. Lifted aromas of blackberry, liquorice, plum and confectionary are followed by a touch of blackpepper as an end note. The palate possesses excellent body weight, concentration and richness displaying flavours of blackberry, liquorice and plum pudding with some leather overtones and blackpepper on the finish. Creamy texture. Excellent length with long aftertaste of blackberry, liquorice and blackpepper.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc 14%

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1998 Leasingham Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz

Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2010-2011)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

An outstanding example of aged Sparkling Shiraz.

Deep crimson colour with creamy mauve mousse. Fine bead, excellent persistence. Aroma of earth, truffle, ink and blackberry – quite remarkable for a 10 year old Sparkling – followed by exotic notes of dried raisins. Mouthfilling palate, with flavours of earth, leather and truffle, followed by, blackberry and ink. Clean finish. A vibrant wine which should continue to develop over the next few years.
Cellar 2-3 years (2010-2011)
Alc/Vol: 13%

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Levrier Meslier Brut Rose

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now (2022)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Produced from Meslier grapes. A fine mousse subsides relatively quickly to reveal a very pale salmon coloured base that has a steady bead flowing through it. Aromas of pear and strawberry mingle with plum, yeast lees, toast and citrus. Rich, full and yeasty with a citrusy spine of acidity, flavours of baked pear, bready characters and yeast lees sit over an oily toast like back drop. Finishes very dry with a bracing freshness and long yeasty plum like aftertaste.
Alc. 12%

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Mitchelton The Bend Sparkling Shiraz

Central Victoria, AUSTRALIA

$15. 99
Bottle
$191.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2020-2024)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Crown Seal

Pours with a foamy purple tinged mousse that holds well over a dark red black base that has a very fine bead flowing through it. Heady blackberry, liquorice and dark plum aromas morph into toasty vanilla, choc mint, earth and spice. Rich and creamy in its feel, the palate has ripe dark plum, blackberry and liquorice fruits married to toasty vanillin oak and subtle spicy earth nuances. Finishes dry with some focused acidity and a medium to long aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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Mr Riggs Battle Axe Sparkling Shiraz

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2019-2020)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

This solid sparkling red builds its base with fruit from mature Mclaren Vale Shiraz vines combined with a tiny batch of older Grenache that adds both lift and spice. This is then finished off with a small batch of fortified vintage Shiraz from Ben’s prized Piebald Vineyard, which brings the subtle sweetness to an otherwise rich and complex wine.

Pours with a good creamy purple tinged mousse which once dissipated reveals a bright dark red base wine colour with a very fine and profuse bead. Pronounced aromas of ripe blackberries and liquorice are overlaid by some dark chocolate with vanillin oak end notes. Rich luscious flavours of ripe blackberries and dark chocolate are to the fore followed by some dark plum, liquorice and vanillin oak nuances. Creamy texture finishing relatively dry with a medium to long aftertaste of dark plum, dark chocolate, liquorice and vanillin oak.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc 13%

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Mr Riggs Battleaxe Sparkling Shiraz

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2019-2025)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Crown Seal

The Battle Axe (Ben Riggs mother in law) is the motivation for this sparkling Shiraz. Its traditionally made with mature premium McLaren Vale Shiraz aged in old oak, finished off with a touch of vintage fortified Shiraz.
A frothy dark red tinged mousse dissipates to reveal a deep dark red black coloured base that has a steady stream of fine bubbles flowing through it. The nose offers up aromas of dark plums, dark chocolate and liquorice over earthy vanillin oak and spice notes. Rich dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate fruits have a velvety feel with an undercard of earth, spicy vanilla and a hint of leather. Finishes rich and luscious.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2020 Organic Hill Preservative Free Sparkling Shiraz

South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now (2022)

ABV: 14.6%

Closure: Crown Seal

An exuberant purple tinged mousse holds well over a black dark red coloured base that sees an exceptionally fine bead rising to the surface. Pronounced ripe dark plum, liquorice and blackberry scents mix with vanillin oak and hints of earthy dark chocolate. Rich blackberry, liquorice and dark chocolate flavours are underscored by toasty vanillin oak. Very crisp acidity and stern tannins lead into a dry, chalky edged finish that shows moderate length.
Drink now.
Alc. 14.6%

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Penley Estate Echo Sparkling Pinot Noir

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$21. 99
Bottle
$263.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2016-2021)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Crown Seal

Very frothy purple tinged mousse with a bright ruby red crimson base colour. Exceptionally fine bead showing good persistence. Dark cherry fruit aromas meet up with some inky plum and hints of liquorice followed by subtle notes of earth and spice. Fruity plum and dark cherry flavours dominate over inky vanillin cedar and spicy earth. Finishes very dry with a youthful freshness. Aftertaste of plummy dark cherries, inky vanillin cedar, subtle earth and spice.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc 13.5%

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2012 Reillys Sparkling Shiraz

Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2019-2020)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Zork

Sourced from Reilly’s St Clare Vineyard, this Sparkling Shiraz was matured in French oak for 18 months.

Excellent purple tinged frothy mousse that holds very well to eventually reveal an opaque dark purple black base colour. Super fine bead that shows excellent persistence. The nose offers up ripe blackberry and dark plum top notes over a touch of liquorice and vanillin oak. Full bodied and rich the palate is filled with flavours of ripe blackberries, dark chocolate and liquorice over a background of vanillin oak. Creamy mouthfeel with an aftertaste of dark chocolate, ripe blackberries, liquorice and vanillin oak.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc 13.5%

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Rumball Sparkling Shiraz

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2011-2015)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

This sparkling shiraz pours with a very frothy purple mauve coloured mousse that shows very good hold. Dark red base wine colour with exceptionally fine and very persistent bead. The nose is not quite as exuberant as the first two McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz tasted in the line up exhibiting more subtle aromas of blackberry, plum, spice and a touch of earth. Rich and full bodied the palate is filled with sweet ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruit followed by some confectionary. Creamy like mouthfeel. Excellent length with long blackberry, liquorice and confectionary aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years (2011-2015).
Alc 12.5%

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2014 Seppelt Original Sparkling Shiraz

Victoria, AUSTRALIA

$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Notes from the producer... During 160 years of winemaking, Seppelt has built a reputation of innovation and unswerving dedication to quality. The Seppelt philosophy involves harnessing the strengths of each viticultural region to create varietally and regionally expressive wines of great character. Seppelt has had more experience with this unique Australian wine style than any other winemaker. Although there are no precise records, it appears the winery was experimenting with sparkling red wines as far back as the 1890s.

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The Black Chook Sparkling Shiraz

South Eastern Australia, AUSTRALIA

$17. 99
Bottle
$215.88 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

For some people, the Christmas table just isn't complete without a good Aussie Sparkling red. This is a very generously flavoured Sparkling Shiraz that offers terrific value. Excellent creamy purple mousse showing very good hold. Exceptionally fine bead showing excellent persistence with a dark crimson red base wine colour. The nose displays good lift with top notes of ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark plum followed by some confectionary notes. Rich, full bodied and boasting a creamy texture the palate delivers luscious fruit flavours of ripe blackberry, dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate. Excellent concentration. Clean finish with long blackberry, liquorice and dark chocolate aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc 13%

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Regardless of the variety, Australian wines are invariably measured against benchmarks, usually based on ‘old world’ wine styles. However, there is one style of wine where the French missed their chance, and even though Australia pinched the idea from them, the difference is that Australia got it right. Our distinctive sparkling reds are a sheer delight.

In the 1970’s, examples like ‘Cold Duck’ had a reputation as the favourite of ladies of ‘easy virtue’ (and also of girls who were inclined to wish that their own virtue was not quite so difficult). Mercifully the fad self-destroyed, but in the process very nearly took Australian sparkling "burgundy", as it was then known, with it. Since then, Australian winemaker’s passion for the style has evolved into a more serious affair.

Australia has made a definitive stamp on the wine world with our own robust examples typically made using Shiraz. Bold Sparkling reds from the Barossa and Central Victoria now exemplify the style, offering deep crimson coloured wines with creamy mousse and luxurious fruit flavours. The best examples can be aged for over a decade. Always served chilled, Aussie Sparkling Reds have become a tradition at the Christmas dinner table for many families. When you buy Sparkling reds online at www.nicks.com.au, you can get it shipped Australia wide free of charge for orders over $200.