Posts Tagged ‘Australian sparkling wine’
Sparkling Shiraz: So Australian!
The Rhone Valley grape of Syrah has made a new life for itself on the other side of the globe, where it has made its mark as Shiraz on the Australian wine market. Shiraz is now considered to be the signature grape of Australia. Shiraz is a very heat and drought resistant grape that develops…
Read MoreSelection of Sparkling Shiraz from Australia
Sparkling Shiraz, which is sparkling red wine, is an Australian speciality. Although fizzy red wine might sound odd, it actually appeals to many peoples tastes – sales of Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Shiraz have risen 45% in the past year at Ocado. The wine should be served slightly chilled. Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Sparkling Shiraz – £11.59…
Read MoreGrant Burge: Shiraz Carbernet NV
This quintessential and stylish Australian blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon is an indulgent wine is made in the true ‘methode traditionelle’ meaning fermented in a bottle. The Shiraz component was taken from vineyards in the southern end of the Barossa Valley near Lyndoch and the Eden Valley, where growing conditions are excellent for allowing…
Read MoreGrant Burge Wines
Grant Burge Wines was founded in 1988 by Grant and his wife Helen, and is located in the heart of the Barossa Valley, Australia. Grant Burge is a fifth-generation Barossa Vigneron and considered one of the most respected and innovative forces in the Australian wine industry. With help from his family, he has followed in the…
Read MoreAustralian Sparkling Wine
Australia is home to an amazing array of diverse climates. Many of Australia’s best sparkling wines have been either made in Tasmania or contain substantial components that have been sourced there. The majority of sparkling wine is made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Sparkling wine comes in all shapes and sizes – white, red,…
Read MoreSittella Winery
Founded in 1998, Sittella is one of Western Australia’s newest, privately owned wineries. Owners Simon and Maaike Berns have the support of an enthusiastic team of professionals to create and produce high quality traditional wine styles, from both their own and contract vineyards throughout the Swan Valley and Margaret River Region. The winery is named…
Read MoreAustralian Sparkling Wine
Australian sparkling wine production has come a long way in a very short period of time with several notable French Champagne houses investing in production. In just 200 years, Australia’s wine industry has grown from a few small plantings to an industry renowned throughout the world for quality, innovation and depth. In fact, Australia is consistently…
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