As always, this wine is a psychedelic purple colour. Red currant, sugar coated peanuts, minty, and menthol notes. Such a retro wine. A generous, fat mulberry and boysenberry character on the palate. Lifted and vibrant, with some sweet and some sour notes. A beautiful spritz makes this a great celebration wine. Drink me and enjoy me!
This is a non-vintage sparkling wine, indicating specific parcels are selected from a number of vintages to create a consistency in quality from one cuvee to the next.
Surrounded by peppermint gums, the block was replanted in 1989 to Chambourcin from Shiraz which never grew well on that particular site. When the fruit is picked fully ripe it retains high levels of acidity, an abundance of colour, flavour and tannin - perfect for a sparkling red wine.
The base wine is prepared using the time honoured techniques of open fermenting, foot treading and basket pressing. Addition of liqueur tirage instigates secondary fermentation and creates bubbles with a unique vibrant purple colour.
The wine goes with well with a rich spicy dishes, a curry that has plenty of heat, or just on its own.
| Country | Australia |
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| Grapes | Chambourcin and Graciano |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Suitable for Vegans | Yes |
| Organic | No |
Standard Delivery
| Mainland UK Orders over £150 | FREE |
| Mainland UK Orders under £150 | £7.95 |
| Scottish Highlands and Isle of Wight | £14.95 |
| Scottish Islands | £19.95 |
| Isle of Man and Isles of Scilly | £19.95 |
| Northern Ireland | £19.95 |
| Channel Islands | £24.95 |
Saturday Delivery
| Mainland UK Orders over £150 | £6.95 |
| Mainland UK Orders under £150 | £14.95 |
Store Pickup
| Collect in store usually same/next day | FREE |