{"product_id":"2023-majella-sparkling-shiraz-750ml","title":"2023 Majella Sparkling Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSparkling Shiraz is a distinctly Australian tradition, and Majella’s Coonawarra expression combines vibrant dark fruit with traditional-method complexity. The 2023 release offers fine bubbles, supple texture and balanced sweetness, supported by French oak maturation and extended lees ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shiraz base wine matured for five months in second- and third-use French oak hogsheads before undergoing secondary fermentation in the bottle. It then remained on lees for 14 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced using the traditional method, each bottle was hand-riddled and disgorged. A small addition of vintage port provided further richness and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cq\u003eVibrant dark red with a bright ruby hue and a fine bead.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cq\u003eFresh plum, raspberry, and blackberry aromas.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cq\u003eSmooth and luscious, with black fruit characters, a hint of spice, gentle tannins, and a generous finish.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Ken Gargett, Winepilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cq\u003eAn explosion of colour, effervescence and flavour here. Inky vibrant maroon in colour, the nose gives us aromas of black fruits, aniseed, mocha, chocolate soy, smoked meats and beef stock … A supple and intense texture with excellent length, it really is well balanced throughout. A cracking Sparkling Shiraz, this will provide pleasure for at least a decade.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrinking Window: 2026–2036\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points – Shanteh Wale, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished 09 December 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cq\u003eAn intoxicating vintage with aromas of brandy redcurrants, goji tea and baked rhubarb. A foamy bead and some sinewy tannins. This is such a reliable fizz for its persistent flavours and Christmas cake spices, but handled with care and attention for overall balance and texture.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Zyw – 101 Champagnes and Other Sparkling Wines to Try Before You Die\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cq\u003e…it is a glorious awakening to a new way to enjoy sparkling.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Majella Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coonawarra, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bruce Gregory and Michael Marcus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Wine Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five months in second- and third-use French oak hogsheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional method with secondary fermentation in bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLees Ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-riddled and disgorged with a small addition of vintage port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Drinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026–2036\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Casey Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45568061177942,"sku":"8633222171","price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/5301\/4102\/files\/MajellaSparklingShiraz750ml_3c2ed9ba-0873-42f8-ba23-a0e09e08a1b1.png?v=1786949880","url":"https:\/\/caseycellars.com.au\/zh\/products\/2023-majella-sparkling-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Casey Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}