Christmas Down Under with Australian Sparkling Shiraz

As the holiday season approaches, Australians and wine enthusiasts turn their attention to a unique and delightful Christmas tradition – Australian Sparkling Shiraz. This effervescent red wine has become a staple with festive celebrations, offering a perfect balance of bold flavors and celebratory bubbles that complement this time of year. What is Australian Sparkling Shiraz?…

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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…

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Blue Cheese & Red Sparkling Wine

Well for sure many of you will already be offering me advice of enjoying some fine port to run alongside blue cheese and in deed I have enjoyed a few times such pairings and they have always been enjoyable. Having tasted many varieties of sparkling wines from our growing choice of growers from around the…

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Sparkling Red Wines: A World Waiting To Be Discovered

There are three main styles of sparkling red wine, Australian sparkling Shiraz, Italian Lambrusco and Brachetto d’Acqui. There are a variety of styles of Lambrusco from dry, Secco, to sweet, Dulce, with flavours such as strawberries or blueberries. Brachetto d’Acqui also from Italy has rich floral aromas and pairs very well with chocolate. Sparkling Shiraz…

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Selection 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…

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