NV Sparkling Shiraz

Appearance
Deep purple in colour.

Bouquet
Bright lifted red and black fruits, white pepper, and spice.

Palate
The palate is dominated by rich spicy dark fruits, some clove and white pepper, leading to a soft, medium bodied mid- palate. Fine mousse adds texture, fresh acidity and a well measured dosage adding balance.

Fermentation
Oakdene Sparkling shiraz is a complex, dry, sparkling wine crafted from rich, spicy estate grown Shiraz from the 2020 and 2022 harvests. Made in the “traditional method”, where the secondary ferment takes place in bottle. The wine is left to ferment and age on lees for 18 months before hand riddling, disgorging, corking and finished with a measured dosage (still wine and sugar addition) to balance the wine and fill out the palate.

Conclusion
Enjoy well chilled as an aperitif with or without food, or cellar for 4 to 10 years.