Sparkling (Shiraz or Red) Recommendations?

[Coz]

Yeah, the first release was a ripper, I bought heaps and still have some, the second release was made without any dosage and was essentially a fizzy dry red. Some people tried adding their own dosage of various sweet fortifieds, most just sent it back. Dan Murphy didn't change the description for the new batch ("blended together with some very old fortified "), but the Rose Kentish site confirms the zero dosage status.

So this is a steer clear situation then (on the current bottles for sale)?

 

[redbigot]

So this is a steer clear situation then (on the current bottles for sale)?

I (and others I know) sent most of this lot back, I kept a couple to see how they develop and maybe try doing some muscat or port dosage as an experiment.
I would not recommend it to anyone.

 

[qaz]

$30 - Best's (Late Disgorged) Sparkling Shiraz (yet to taste Mount Langi Ghiran Undisgorged Sparkling Pinot Noir)

$50 - Ashton Hills Sparkling Shiraz

$70 - Joseph Sparkling Red, Castagna Sparkling Genesis Syrah

$90 - Seppelt Show Sparkling Shiraz, Rockford Black Shiraz

NSW/VIC/ACT only: 2009 Castagna Sparkling Genesis Syrah $53.20 delivered @ Vic's Meat in 2pk using MEATUP20 for 20% off - ends today, 15 left - thanks/credit to @SleepyPolarBear

2009 Castagna Genesis Sparkling Shiraz - 750ml

The Castagna Vineyard is situated at an altitude of 500 metres five and a half kilometres outside the historic town of Beechworth in north-east Victoria, high in the foothills of the Australian Alps. The vineyard was planted in 1997 on what was previously grazing land. Five different clones of...

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[Alex Arch]

NSW/VIC/ACT only: 2009 Castagna Sparkling Genesis Syrah $53.20 delivered @ Vic's Meat in 2pk using MEATUP20 for 20% off - ends today, 15 left - thanks/credit to @SleepyPolarBear

2009 Castagna Genesis Sparkling Shiraz - 750ml

The Castagna Vineyard is situated at an altitude of 500 metres five and a half kilometres outside the historic town of Beechworth in north-east Victoria, high in the foothills of the Australian Alps. The vineyard was planted in 1997 on what was previously grazing land. Five different clones of...

online.vicsmeat.com.au

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[qaz]

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Fancy celebrating with something special this summer? Our panel sips a selection of Champagnes and sparklings – from pale bronze to deep ruby red.

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thanks

 

[Mynameismynameis]

Can anyone recommend some sparkling reds? I had the Rockford last night again, and I absolutely love it.

I enjoy drinking red like this, it felt much lighter.

 

[kevviek]

Can anyone recommend some sparkling reds? I had the Rockford last night again, and I absolutely love it.

I enjoy drinking red like this, it felt much lighter.

Seppelt is a bit of a staple, or Best's, and they are lower priced/easier to get than the Rockford. I quite like the Rose Kentish Sparkling Shiraz.

 

[Mattsy]

Can anyone recommend some sparkling reds? I had the Rockford last night again, and I absolutely love it.

I enjoy drinking red like this, it felt much lighter.

The primo estate Joseph is fantastic but pricey and hard to get hold of.

I enjoy the Bleasdale.

 

[Hors Ey]

Seppelt is a bit of a staple, or Best's, and they are lower priced/easier to get than the Rockford. I quite like the Rose Kentish Sparkling Shiraz.

The primo estate Joseph is fantastic but pricey and hard to get hold of.

I enjoy the Bleasdale.

Agreed on the above.

I find Bleasdale is quite enjoyable and has some similar notes to Rockford at a fraction of cost.

 

[olympicwiz]

Agreed on the above.

I find Bleasdale is quite enjoyable and has some similar notes to Rockford at a fraction of cost.

I get this Leconfield Leconfield Syn Sparkling Coonawarra Shiraz
whenever they have 30% off sale. Works out just under $12 and it is quite enjoyable.

 

[olympicwiz]

Seppelt is a bit of a staple, or Best's, and they are lower priced/easier to get than the Rockford. I quite like the Rose Kentish Sparkling Shiraz.

Just got an email from CellarDoor.co - they have Seppelt The Great Entertainer Sparkling Shiraz NV for $7 on sale

 

[Daver6]

Can anyone recommend some sparkling reds? I had the Rockford last night again, and I absolutely love it.

I enjoy drinking red like this, it felt much lighter.

That's one of the best sparkling reds available. The Seppelt Show Sparkling red is even pricier and just as good IMHO.

The Seppelt Original used to be a vintage wine. I thought it was fantastic value for money. It moved to a NV in 2015 and quality went down.

Just got an email from CellarDoor.co - they have Seppelt The Great Entertainer Sparkling Shiraz NV for $7 on sale

I had one of these as part of the cellar door freebie. It was pretty average I thought. Not worth the money at any price. I'd rather pay more and drink something better.

 

[olympicwiz]

I had one of these as part of the cellar door freebie. It was pretty average I thought. Not worth the money at any price. I'd rather pay more and drink something better.

Thanks for the heads up - will avoid it!

 

[Tanark2]

Can anyone recommend some sparkling reds? I had the Rockford last night again, and I absolutely love it.

I enjoy drinking red like this, it felt much lighter.

Try the Rutherglen region.
Anderson are one of my gotos.

 

[Steady]

Agreed on the above.

I find Bleasdale is quite enjoyable and has some similar notes to Rockford at a fraction of cost.

I agree with the Bleasdale

 

[Lenscap]

I agree with the Bleasdale

yep. the winery has a strong relationship with Kemmenys in Bondi. Very easy to get hidden label and off label belasdale there cheap.

 

[Junior royal]

Can anyone recommend some sparkling reds? I had the Rockford last night again, and I absolutely love it.

I enjoy drinking red like this, it felt much lighter.

Can try to call Rockford and they may sell you 3 bottles over the phone.
I like the d'Arenberg, Langmeil and from the topshelf the Melton.

Basic Seppelt is ok.

Just buy a bottle each and do your tasting..

 

[Steady]

I agree with the Bleasdale

Other than the Black Shiraz, I have enjoyed the Ashton Hills and Majella vintage sparkling reds and the Primo Joseph. I tried an Andrew Garrett and while ok would pay a few more $ for the Bleasdale

 

[Mynameismynameis]

Can try to call Rockford and they may sell you 3 bottles over the phone.
I like the d'Arenberg, Langmeil and from the topshelf the Melton.

Basic Seppelt is ok.

Just buy a bottle each and do your tasting..

I appreciate everyone's responses and will look into them all.

I'm confident their sold out at Rockford's, it's super popular.

 

[Junior royal]

I appreciate everyone's responses and will look into them all.

I'm confident their sold out at Rockford's, it's super popular.

Got some from Rockfords 3 weeks ago