Satisfying the growing resurgence amongst enthusiasts of grand Barossa Shiraz, for fully flavoured robust sparkling red wines, Schild are a boutique, father to son estate, who have been releasing vintages of impressive international repute. Sparkling red wines have been a Schild family tradition from the very beginning, the luscious dark berry flavours and elegant tannins of Lyndoch grown Shiraz, make a deeply indulgent effervescent wine that's the ideal match to dressed game or richly liqueured desserts.

$2499each $299DOZEN EACH DOZEN The Schild Estate vineyards sprout Shiraz grown to vines planted by the earliest Barossa settlers. Slightly cooler than its northern neighbour, the southern end of the Barossa Valley is perfect for growing Shiraz vines capable of providing lush, generous fruit, ideal for the production of sparkling Shiraz. A single vineyard wine from a small parcel on the estate Aherns vineyard near Lyndoch, harvested in mid March each year, destemmed and left on skins over several days for extraction. Juices are vinified in open top fermenters and allowed to develop for a year in seasoned French and American oak hogsheads. The wine is then put through a secondary fermentation and doseaged prior to bottling.

Dark cherry red, persistent mousse. Rich and inviting aromas of blackberry, dark plums, cherries, chocolate and licorice. Vibrant berry fruits and pepper spice are supported by a soft tannin structure with balanced acid and sweetness giving the wine a fine bead and creamy, elegant mouthfeel. Schild is an ultra fine example of a uniquely Australian winestyle, the finish is fresh, plush and lingering.

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There are few marques, better placed than Taltarni to create the ultimate indulgence in sparkling burgundy. Shiraz is crushed into small open top fermenters for a week of vinification, hand plunged, regularly pumped over and gently pressed into French oak barriques for a term of age. Its fragrant blackcurrant mousse precedes an edifying spice and chocolate palate, muscular Pyrenees tannins and a sheath of dusky oak balance the indulgent sweetness of fruit. A moreish purple wine to match with fruit dressed poultry, cherry duckling or the traditional festive pud.

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Fashioned from fully ripened harvests of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, Taylor Ferguson retain access to some of the finest vineyards and can construct a complex and engaging sparkling claret that's more generously flavoured than most. Heirs to one of Australia's oldest, most distinguished winemaking heritages, the Taylor Ferguson team are well positioned to collate an assembly of the finest fruit from an impressive gazette of dedicated growers.

$1999each $239DOZEN EACH DOZEN Parcels of the choicest Cabernet and Shiraz are selected on the basis of full physiological ripeness, excellent varietal expression and defined regionality are vinified into an intense and flavoursome sparkling claret style exhibiting attractive colour and fine effervescence. Established in 1898, Taylor Ferguson have built upon a foundation of excellence and consistency over several generations to become one of Australia's most esteemed wine and spirit merchants. Their highly skilled winemaking team have continued the traditions by crafting a contemporarily styled sparkling range of distinction and stylish appeal. Treated to a closely monitored, temperature controlled vinification with minimalist handling to retain vitality of fruit.

A rich ruby red colour with creamy, cherry coloured bead. Bouquet is reminiscent of ripe berries, dark chocolates and earthy complexity. Palate exhibits enticing festive cake flavours, cherries and baking spice, a luscious mouthfeel with perfect balance between ripe fruit flavours, herbaceousness, soil and sweet, refined tannins. Serve lightly chilled alongside meat dishes, chocolates or dessert.

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