Majella Sparkling Shiraz 2022 | Coonawarra

Majella Sparkling Shiraz 2022 is a proud keeper of the great Australian sparkling red tradition — a vibrant dark red with a bright ruby hue and fine bead, with fresh plum, raspberry, and blackberry aromas, and a smooth, luscious palate of black fruit characters, a hint of spice, gentle tannins, and a generous finish. Crafted by méthode traditionnelle: the base wine matured in 2nd and 3rd use French oak hogsheads for five months, secondary fermentation in bottle, 14 months on lees, hand-riddled, disgorged, and finished with a small addition of vintage port for extra complexity. Enjoy now or cellar for up to 10 years. 100% Coonawarra Shiraz.

Appearance

Vibrant dark red with a bright ruby hue and a fine bead — the classic, inviting colour of a Coonawarra Sparkling Shiraz crafted by méthode traditionnelle, with the depth and vibrancy that 14 months on lees and a vintage port dosage deliver.

Aroma

Fresh plum, raspberry, and blackberry — the bright, fruit-driven aromatic profile of a 100% Coonawarra Shiraz with the added complexity of French oak maturation, lees contact, and the subtle richness that a small addition of vintage port contributes.

Palate

Smooth and luscious — black fruit characters with a hint of spice, gentle tannins, and a generous finish. Complex yet immediately enjoyable, with the fine bead and creamy texture that 14 months of lees ageing and hand-riddling by méthode traditionnelle produce. Enjoy now or cellar with confidence for up to 10 years.

Pairs With

Roasts, barbecued meats — and even a classic bacon and eggs breakfast. The gentle tannins, bright fruit, and generous finish make this one of the most versatile and joyful wines at the table, whatever the occasion.