Master of Wine Discusses SPARKLING SHIRAZ
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- čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
- In this video, Bob Paulinski Master of Wine discusses an Australian tradition for the holidays, Sparkling Shiraz. It's one of the most interesting, quirky and fun wines that I’ve encountered. It’s also something that is perfect for the holidays. About five years ago, I moved to Australia to work for a couple of years. My move to Melbourne was just prior to the Christmas holiday. I quickly discovered there was one wine that many had to have for Christmas and again for New Years and that was sparkling Shiraz. In this video, I’ll talk about and taste two classic examples.
Australia may not be top of mind for many when it comes to sparkling wine, but it’s a key part of the wine culture with a history that goes back well over 100 years. Places like McLaren Vale, Barossa and Langhorne Creek are some of the main regions for Sparkling Shiraz. Most are made by the traditional methode, bottle fermented. Sometimes the dosage is from Liqueur Muscat or Australian Port.
The combination may seem a bit funky, a sparkling red, served chilled verus something that’s traditionally deep hearty styled red. This is a great option at the holiday table. With smoked meats, roasted turkey, anything with cranberry sauce.
Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz Langhorne Creek NV $20 USD
Bests Sparkling Shiraz Great Western (Grampians) 2019 $35 USD
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Wow, that is an interesting one. Thanks.
Yes it is! 🍷
Nice, I’ll be looking for one of these.
Fun wines! 🍷
Great video and nice seasonal suggestion!
Thank you. I needed to do a video that’s different than others.
Black bubbles was my first sparking Shiraz-great wine.🍷🍷🍷
Are you still a fan?
What a timely holiday idea, Bob! And an eye-opener. Will be looking out for this one in NYC. Cheers!
Dmitri, you’ll definitely find it in NYC. A fun wine for the holidays. Cheers.
Bob, I'm in the wine retail business in Australia and it's amazing to see the spike in sales of sparkling Shiraz come December, it really is an Aussie tradition for a lot of people. Paired with turkey & cranberry sauce is my go-to. One to look out at a reasonable for is Majella, a producer from Coonawarra. Rockford makes arguably Australia's finest sparkling shiraz; aged 3 years in oak before resting on lees for at least 1 year, however at $150AUD it's an expensive curiosity. Love your videos!
Thank you for the wonderful comment. Prior to moving to Australia, I knew sparkling Shiraz was a thing there, but I didn’t grasp the vast popularity. I’ve had Majella, very nice. Where are you based in Australia? Which retail business? Cheers! 🍷
In Perth Western Australia, with a family-owned premium wine store called Grand Cru Cellar. Specializing in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, back-vintage Aussie wines and of course Margaret River wine!
@@Randal835Very nice! Now I know where to stop on my next visit to Perth.
Nice suggestion for Christmas dinner Professor Bob! Sparkling wines are not my favorite, but I must try one of these at your recommendation. My brother and I, wine hobbyists, would expand our wine horizons with this off-the-radar wine. I've never even heard of Sparkling Shiraz. Thank you for sharing your wine expertise with us, your channel is the best one on YT for wine.
I appreciate the kind words. It’s well worth trying, especially with people that are unfamiliar with it. Professor Bob! 😂
Thanks for putting this unique wine on my radar. When you mentioned BLT, my thoughts turned to lambrusco, which sounds similar and in some ways. I drink the drier lambrusco versions-curious if the sparkling Shiraz tends to sweet. 🙏🙏
I appreciate the comment. Most versions are dry to slightly sweet. It’s fuller than Lambrusco 🍷
Recently tried a delicious sparkling from Billy Button Wines here in NE Victoria Australia made with Durif Saperavi and Shiraz. Hard to drink slowly.
Billy Button is an excellent, had many interesting wines from them.
The only sparkling red wine available in my area is Lambrusco but I would love to taste sparkling Shiraz one day! Thank you for the video.
Too bad you can’t find near you. Perhaps check online. Thanks for the good word on the video. 🍷
Great video. My first sparking Shiraz was a Chook. Really fun wine, slightly off dry, great fruit, have had a few others too, but the Chook still stands out, probably since it was my first. So much yet to try. Cheers and happy holidays.
Hi Carl, thanks for the good word. Chook is a gem! Best wishes for the holidays! 🍷
What a quirky style of wine! At what temperature do you drink it? Somewhere in between red and white? 12-14°C?
It is! I like it for its uniqueness. I popped it in the fridge for about an hour.
Now this is exotic!
Something I read a couple of days ago in a mighty old book about wine said something like "the true wine lover will see beauty in all styles", and I think that's especially true for sparklings that are, let's say, less famous than the big regions. It's really nice that Aussies love their sparkling Shiraz at Christmas tables. Really hard to come by where I live, but I imagine that'll be the case almost anywhere outside Australia, right?
Yes, this one is a bit out there. Obviously common in Australia, but it can be found in the US, Canada, UK, NZ as well. I’m sure in other markets as well. In your part of the world, no chance!
@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine I often envy countries that aren't too big in the wine production game, as that often means they import most of it and it's easier to find stuff from all over the world.
@@juanmanuelmunozhernandez7032 That is often times the case.
Really enjoyed this. I've never tried sparkling shiraz. I'd definitely like to if I can find it. I think I saw it once years ago and was a bit confused by the concept. However, now that I think about it, I'm surprised that there really doesn't seem to be other examples of sparkling red wine made in the world.
Thanks for the good word on the video. There are some sparkling reds, Lambrusco being one. There’s a fine line between getting color extraction and not excessive phenolic bitterness.
@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine Interesting. But is it any different from getting color extraction without excessive phenolic bitterness when making still red wine?
@@epbski The extraction occurs by grape skin contact with grape juice, as with any other red wine. The maceration times are typically shorter. Also, other factors come into play to preserve the primary fruit character, such as cooler fermentation temp and then the dosage adds a bit of sweetness that counters any phenolic bitterness.
@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine Do you have any idea why sparkling red wines aren't very common around the world?
@@epbski There’s probably many factors, tradition being one, consumer demand being another. Also, they are not easy to make, but then many still reds are not easy to make. They don’t age as long and the development in bottle is different. I’m rambling now, but the broader acceptance of sparkling white plays into it. Two of the three primary grapes use in Champagne is red, but with brief skin contact to minimize color extraction
Hi Bob, which one did you prefer between the two? Also where did you find the information you mentioned about the wine spending 2 years on the Lees? Did you check the producer's website or do you use a specific website? Many thanks
Hi Laura, I give a slight nod to the second wine. The info was supplied directly from the wine producer.Thanks.
Sounds intriguing! I've had a Lambrusco and found it to be a fun delight, intense of dark grape juice flavor with fizz and tannin. How would you compare it to Sparkling Shiraz?
Thanks for commenting. Generally, sparkling Shiraz will be fuller, more extracted and denser in character. Sweetness levels will vary, but most will be off dry to dry.
Great video..
I'll definitely have to give sparkling shiraz a try..
With the sparkling reds,what are the differences in regards to tannins? Are tannins affected in the production of sparkling wine( or the perception of them )? Is there less skin contact with sparkling or is that relatively the same?
Thanks. Yes, less tannin, shorter skin contact, also the dosage adds roundness and volume. It’s a fine line for color extraction and too much phenolics.
I had a sparkling Shiraz about 8 years ago. Other than its appearance, I found absolutely nothing to like about it. A textural mess
It’s definitely a unique style wine that’s been broadly embraced in its home country. I enjoyed the two tasted in the video, but it’s not for everyone. Maybe I experiencing it there firsthand makes all the difference. Thanks for commenting!