About Majella Sparkling Shiraz 750ML 2022
Majella's Sparkling Shiraz from the Coonawarra is a showstopper in the glass — deep ruby-purple with a persistent bead of fine bubbles rising through inky, brooding colour. On the nose, it opens with an exuberant burst of blackberry conserve, dark cherry, and plum pudding, underpinned by fragrant violet and a whisper of warm baking spice. The palate is richly textured and generous, delivering layers of bramble fruit, dark chocolate, and a savoury edge of smoked meat and cracked pepper that speaks unmistakably to Coonawarra's cool-climate Shiraz character. The mousse is creamy and well-integrated, lifting the wine's density with a lively effervescence that keeps it fresh and celebratory rather than heavy.
Full Bodyoff-dryServe 10–14°C
- bold
- rich
- spicy
- velvety
- complex
- celebratory
Sommelier's Notes
AI-curated tasting insights
Flavour Profile
Primary
- blackberry conserve
- dark cherry
- plum pudding
- violet
- boysenberry
Secondary
- dark chocolate
- smoked meat
- cracked black pepper
- vanilla oak
Finish
The finish is long and warming, with lingering dark fruit sweetness giving way to a dry, spicy, and faintly earthy conclusion that is both satisfying and moreish.
Food Pairings
- slow-roasted duck with cherry jus
- beef short ribs with smoky barbecue glaze
- aged cheddar and charcuterie board
- venison sausages with red cabbage
- dark chocolate and raspberry tart
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