Sparkling Shiraz is a great drink but sadly it gets pigeonholed as a "Christmas drink". Park that idea and reap the reward when you pop that top off this on any of the other 364 days of the year.
Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Wednesday, 13 July 2022
Woodstock Old Fortified Tawny Style NV
Winter is fortified season. As part of a new tasting experience at the Woodstock cellar door, three fortifieds and a Botrytis have been matched with Haigh's Chocolates. A dark chocolate almond cluster is the weapon of choice with this Old Fortified Tawny Style.
Friday, 8 July 2022
Woodstock Muscat NV
Dangerously smooth, I received this Muscat from Woodstock as part of their celebration of International Chocolate Day. Three fortifieds and a Botrytis have been matched with Haigh's Chocolates for a very different cellar door tasting.
Monday, 9 May 2022
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
O'Leary Walker Romalo Sparkling Shiraz NV
Named in honour of Norman and Hurtle Walker, Nick Walker's respective father and grandfather who spent over 100 years in the wine industry., the Romalo cellars were where they honed their craft. Wrap your lips around this tasty Sparkling Shiraz.
Monday, 14 March 2022
Howard Park Petit Jeté NV
Really enjoyable, this is a serious looking fizz that is not so serious on the hip pocket. Nicely done from the crew at Howard Park.
Sunday, 6 February 2022
Pommery Brut Royal Champagne NV
There's something about Champagne that just makes you feel a little bit fancy. This Pommery impressed deluxe. A blend of forty crus, it sees 36 months in bottle before release.
Wednesday, 2 February 2022
Thomson & Scott Noughty Organic Sparkling Chardonnay NV
Monday, 27 December 2021
Penley Estate Georgina Sparkling Shiraz NV
This time of year is cricket season and sparkling Shiraz season. Here is a handy wine from Penley Estate.
Thursday, 23 December 2021
Golden Grove Estate Marnita Muscat NV
Wednesday, 1 September 2021
Louis Pommery England Brut NV
Vranken-Pommery has become the first Grande Marque Champagne House to produce a sparkling wine from English Terroir.
Friday, 20 August 2021
M Burton Shiraz I NV
When you pour all your knowledge and expertise into one bottle to celebrate a milestone, this is what you get. A sleek, detailed and considered wine from Gundog Estate winemaker Matt Burton.
Monday, 16 August 2021
Yelland and Papps Old Vine Grenache NV
This wine grows on you - big time. The marriage of three vintages (2018, 2019, 2021) from the same vineyard, it's a bit like stepping onto a cable bridge. Initially a little shaky, with some forward momentum you can't help but embrace the vista and natural beauty that surrounds you.
Monday, 5 July 2021
Thursday, 27 May 2021
Jester Hill Shiraz Roussanne NV
An interesting blend that brings together portions of Shiraz from 2018 & 2019 and a splash of Roussanne (2019).
Sunday, 23 May 2021
Brockenchack Great Scott Sparkling Shiraz NV
Drink more Sparkling Shiraz. It is such a versatile style of wine - pre-dinner, with a meal, dessert or on its own. Spring evenings poolside is where I'm at.
Monday, 8 March 2021
Mitchell Wines Peppertree Sparkling Shiraz NV
Sparkling Shiraz is a fabulous style of wine that is often overlooked. This Mitchell Wines release is blended with vintages back to 12 years. A moreish and complex wine ready for your drinking pleasure.
Monday, 18 January 2021
Monday, 26 October 2020
Blue Pyrenees Sparkling Shiraz NV
Sparkling Shiraz is SO Australian but the shame is that it is pigeon holed as a Christmas Day drink. Surely we can do better than 1 out of 365? Check out this great value beauty and perhaps your afternoon drinks with friends may change course.