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 Vintage2008 Label 1 of 42 
TypeRed - Sparkling
ProducerMajella (web)
VarietyShiraz
DesignationSparkling Shiraz
Vineyardn/a
CountryAustralia
RegionSouth Australia
SubRegionLimestone Coast
AppellationCoonawarra
OptionsShow neither variety nor appellation
UPC Code(s)9331138000602

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2013 and 2018 (based on 35 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 86.7 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 8 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by Mic Mac on 12/24/2023: Nice complex long. (70 views)
 Tasted by Neecies on 7/5/2023: Serious, complex syrah flavors with hints of old leather arm chair from bottle age. Serious but fun, and ideal for current drinking. (Pairing suggestion: tray of potato chips topped with grated blue cheese hot out of the oven.) (185 views)
 Tasted by Mic Mac on 6/17/2020: Has aged nicely. (432 views)
 Tasted by PlanetX on 12/25/2016 & rated 89 points: Palate dominated by black currant and blueberry flavours with lovely sparkle. Would buy again. (1132 views)
 Tasted by Drinking Trees on 10/14/2016: Nose shows a combination of rich fruit and stale oxidation: black cherry jam, brown apple, and lemon. Palate shows lively acidity and effervescence, with flavours of blackcurrant, browned apple, lemon, and a hint of cocoa. (1063 views)
 Tasted by barrkel on 6/13/2016 & rated 91 points: Amazing. So jammy and fruity and a bit of fizz . Blackberry blackcurrant. (1164 views)
 Tasted by Neecies on 3/21/2016: Plummy fruit, lightly sweet in the Aussie style and sweetened in the traditional way with vintage port, shows a bit of American oak-dill on the finish. Good now showing some bottle age, but will be even better in five years. Crown closure. (1228 views)
 Tasted by Laconic on 2/20/2016 & rated 80 points: Blackcurrant nose, redolent of Ribena; not unpleasant. Sweet but with a bitter aftertaste. My first time tasting this wine style. The aftertaste was a negative for me. (1082 views)

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By James Halliday
Halliday Wine Companion (2/27/2015)
(majella coonawarra sparkling shiraz) Subscribe to see review text.
By Campbell Mattinson
The WINEFRONT (11/26/2014)
(Majella Sparkling Shiraz) Subscribe to see review text.
By James Halliday
Halliday Wine Companion (1/13/2014)
(majella coonawarra sparkling shiraz) Subscribe to see review text.
By Panel Tasting
Decanter, New World Sparkling Wine
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Majella

Producer website

Majella is located in Coonawara, some 200 miles south of Adelaide in an area known as the Limestone Coast Zone that is best known for its fine Cabernet Sauvignon. Originally suppliers for large wineries, owners Brian and Tony Lynn now produce 100% Cabernet, Shiraz and Riesling with fruit from their own vineyard under the Majella label, as well as blends of Cabernet and Shiraz. Bruce Gregory is Majella’s winemaker.

Majella Sparkling Shiraz

Sparkling Shiraz

Sparkling red wines are a great Australian tradition, and along with other wineries Majella has kept the tradition alive with our very popular Sparkling Shiraz.

The colour is a vibrant dark red with a bright ruby hue.
Exhibiting a fine bead with attractive fresh plum, raspberry and blackberry aromas with similar black fruit characters and a hint of spice on the complex palate, which is smooth, balanced and luscious with gentle tannins and a generous finish.

It's a great wine for any occasion, and goes well with most food styles.

Shiraz

Varietal article (Wikipedia) | Varietal character (Appellation America)

Australia

Wine Australia (Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation) | Australian Wines (Wikipedia)

South Australia

South Australian Wine Industry Association | South Australian Wines (Wikipedia)

Limestone Coast

Limestone Coast

Coonawarra

Coonawarra

 
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