Wine Specs
Vintage
Non Vintage
Varietal
100% Shiraz
Appellation
McLaren Vale
Vineyard Designation
Little Falls, McLaren Vale
pH
3.58
Residual Sugar
13
Alcohol %
13
Shingleback Sparkling Shiraz
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Deep garnet in colour with vibrant magenta bubbles. Aromas of
concentrated blackcurrant with hints of liquorice, spice and dark cherries.
Creamy bubbles and luscious sweetness envelop the plump blackberry mid
palate, which is enhanced with hints of savoury development. The long
sweet fruit finish is balanced with fine tannin and acidity.
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This sparkling shiraz showcases all the fun and great times of the festive season, Vibrant dark red with strong cherry ,liquorice and blackberry aromas with undertones of cedar oak fill the glass providing a sense of happiness and fun. The palate is rich with black fruits and cherries with well balanced fine grain tannins, giving this wine length, texture and and most important of all drinkability. Let the good times roll
Awards
BLUE GOLD MEDAL:
2013 Sydney International Wine Competition (NV11)
2011 Sydney International Wine Competition (NV09)
GOLD MEDAL:
2014 NZ International Wine Show, class 13b (NV13)
2012 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition, USA (NV10)
SILVER MEDAL:
2017 Perth Royal Wine Awards, class 52 (NV16) Top in Class
2017 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards, class 12 (NV16) Top in Class
2016 NZ International Wine Show, class 48 (NV15)
2015 Sydney Royal Wine Show, class 48 (NV13)
2012 Syrah du Monde, France (NV11)
2013 Finger Lakes Wine Competition, USA (NV11)
2011 International Wine Challenge, Vienna (NV10)
2010 Wine Style Asia Awards (NV09)
2009 LA International Wine & Spirit Competition (US) (NV07)
2008 Royal Adelaide Wine Show, Class 29 (NV07)
2008 International Wine Challenge, Vienna (NV06)
2008 Liquorland Top 100, New Zealand (NV06)
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
2007 Sydney International Wine Competition (NV06)
CONSUMER AWARD:
2006 SA Hyatt /Advertiser Wine of the Year Awards, sparkling red category (NV05)
91pts - Tyson Stelzer's Australian Sparkling Report 91pts - 2018 Halliday Wine Companion
Vineyard Notes
The Davey Estate Vineyard is located in Whites Valley, at the southern
end of the acclaimed McLaren Vale wine region in South Australia. Kym
and John Davey planted & nurture their family-owned and sustainably
managed estate vineyard on land their grandfather purchased in the
1950’s. Their goal is to produce high-quality, single vineyard wines.
Modern viticultural practices that minimise work to the soil & encourage
a balanced environment are used. Superior fruit is grown by managing
canopies, hand-pruning, precise deficit irrigation & integrated pest
management.
Production Notes
*No animal products were used in the crafting of this wine.
Winemaker Notes
Notes This is a non-vintaged wine blended from a number of years of Shiraz to create complexity and consistency in the style.
Food Pairing Notes
Best served icy cold in a flute glass. This versatile wine style can be enjoyed
as an aperitif or with a variety of dishes. Traditional fare at Christmas
lunch in Australia, the richness and sweetness of the wine will also see it
complement a cheese platter or dark chocolate dessert.
Other Notes
The region has a Mediterranean climate with wet winters, dry summers and plenty of sunshine.
The proximity to St Vincent Gulf, coincidentally named after the patron saint of winemakers,
benefits fruit quality with warmer spring and autumn conditions and cooler summers.
McLaren Vale is renowned as a premium wine region of great beauty that consistently produces
high quality, richly flavoured wines.