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How sparkling shiraz was born
Sparkling shiraz (originally sparkling burgundy) was first produced in 1881.
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Affordable and excellent bottles of sparkling shiraz
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Dishes that best pair with sparkling shiraz
Sparkling shiraz pairs perfectly with all the brunch trimmings.
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What else to do with sparkling shiraz
Try making sangria with the variety. Just add orange and lemon rinds, cinnamon, brandy, and a dash of soda. You could also add a squeeze of orange juice too, if you enjoy citrus. The fruit additions to this variety make a great cocktail starter before lunch is served.
Sparkling shiraz punch is also fantastic and refreshing on a hot summer day. Just add grapes, berries, mint, and soda. If preferred, add a dash of lemon juice for extra bite.
And for the sweeter side to sparkling shiraz, drop a scoop of vanilla ice cream into a glass for dessert. What erupts resembles a spider milkshake, yet on a more elegant, and extraordinary scale.
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Unique bottles of sparkling shiraz to gift
Seppelt Show Sparkling Limited Release Grampians Shiraz sits at the top of leading sparkling shiraz. It’s an iconic bottle that’s come from years of crafting. James commends its excellence as a “unique and great Australian red wine”.
Barossa Valley Estate E&E Sparkling Shiraz is another excellent choice. Its flavours prove complex, embodying plum, mocha, and at times dark chocolate. James appreciates the finish, saying that it’s “carefully managed so that it is not heavy or sweet”. He also says that it is “One of the best examples at the present time.”
Related article: Best Australian sparkling wine $20 and under
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wines to try
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Billy Button Wines
The Cherished Sparkling Shiraz 2017
Sparkling | Alpine Valleys -
Grampians Estate
Rutherford Sparkling Shiraz 2019
Sparkling | Grampians -
Teusner
MC Barossa Valley Sparkling Shiraz 2017
Sparkling | Barossa Valley -
David Franz
Nicole Sparkling Non Vintage
Sparkling | Barossa Valley -
Cofield Wines
Sparkling Shiraz 2018
Sparkling | Rutherglen -
Mr Riggs Wine Company
Battle Axe McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz Non Vintage
Sparkling | McLaren Vale -
Samuel's Gorge
Comet Tail Sparkling Shiraz 2018
Sparkling | McLaren Vale
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