Majella Sparkling Shiraz is a traditional bottle-fermented sparkling red wine crafted from 100% Shiraz grown in the famed terra rossa soils of Coonawarra. The base wine is matured in seasoned French oak hogsheads before undergoing secondary fermentation in bottle, where it rests on lees to develop complexity, texture and fine mousse. Following riddling and disgorgement, a small addition of aged vintage port is incorporated as the liqueur d’expédition, a hallmark of the Majella style that enhances richness and depth.
2023
“An explosion of colour, effervescence and flavour… black fruits, aniseed, mocha, chocolate, smoked meats and beef stock. A supple and intense texture with excellent length… A cracking Sparkling Shiraz.” 93 points, Ken Gargett, Winepilot
92 Points, Shanteh Wale, Halliday Wine Companion
2022
“An opaque magenta… choc/cherry to the fore, with aniseed, black fruits, leather, cassis, plums, blueberries and dark chocolate… plush, yet with bright acidity… excellent length.” 93 points, Ken Gargett, Winepilot
92 Points, Shanteh Wale, Halliday Wine Companion
2021
“This slips down easily. Ripe/sweet redcurrant and plum flavours, pure and free, run evenly and openly through an uncomplicated palate. Talk about smooth. As dangerously drinkable as they come.” 91 points, Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Companion