87 / B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 16 Oct 2007
Bright ruby color with thick, frothy pink bubbles. Spicy, fruity nose with some nice earth and game notes. Sweet red fruit (cherry, raspberry) on the front palate. Tons of tiny bubbles fill the mouth, making it fresh and invigorating. Lingering candied strawberries on the finish. A blend of 70% Malbec (rare for Australia) and 30% Shiraz.
Instead of a cork, they have decided to use a crown cap (think beer bottle). This keeps the wine fresh and full of bubbles while reducing any chance of flaws caused by the cork. Bubbles in red wines fade quickly (from the tannins) so chill this wine down and enjoy it with several friends. Great before a meal, and goes really well with turkey.
