This is the Rumball house style of NV Sparkling Red. SB18 Sparkling Shiraz is made from Coonawarra Shiraz. Coonawarra is one of the premium grapegrowing regions of South Australia. The "SB" represents the Sparkling Blend Number and is my way of recording each tirage (blend). SB4 was the first release in 1988.
The Sparkling Shiraz is elegant with full fruit and strong Shiraz varietal character. It has a soft, smooth palate and is a great wine to complement fully flavoured foods. The Coonawarra Shiraz gives the palate a long fruit finish with a roundness and depth to the middle palate. Try this wine with roast duck, kangaroo, buffalo and quail. Or as an alternative, with strong cheeses such as Stilton, Blue Vein or Parmesan.
SB18 Sparkling Shiraz is ready to drink now, but could be cellared for two to three years. Cellaring will add bottle age to the wine and give another dimension. When cellaring, lay the bottles down in a cool place that has little temperature fluctuation. This will help the cork to stay moist and protect the pressure seal on the bottle.
