Sparkling (Shiraz or Red) Recommendations?

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Primo Estate - JOSEPH Sparkling Red NV

An Australian icon, this opulent sparkling red wine makes any occasion a celebration.

www.primoestate.com.au

also maybe $80 @ Coledale Fine Wines

winery sold out within a day of mailing list release again this year

• $90 Primo Estate Joseph Sparkling Red NV @ Wine Emporium sold out
• $110/$85 Primo Estate Joseph Sparkling Red NV McLaren Vale @ Summer Hill sold out
• $100 Buy Sparkling Online | Primo Estate - Joseph Sparkling Red - NV - 750mL | Bellevue Hill Bottle Shop

 

[burmans]

winery sold out within a day of mailing list release again this year

• $90 Primo Estate Joseph Sparkling Red NV @ Wine Emporium sold out
• $110/$85 Primo Estate Joseph Sparkling Red NV McLaren Vale @ Summer Hill sold out
• $100 Buy Sparkling Online | Primo Estate - Joseph Sparkling Red - NV - 750mL | Bellevue Hill Bottle Shop

Much as I love the Joseph that's getting a bit stiff for me!

 

[Fridge]

6 pack for $356 delivered via Boozebud eBay plus. Looks like a price error.

 

[chylee]

View attachment 3550506 pack for $356 delivered via Boozebud eBay plus. Looks like a price error.

It could be a sharp price instead of error, I think these went for $60-65 pb during langtons sales a few months ago which I missed.. plus the new vintage 2012 has been released. If anyone has ebay plus and is interested to share a case in Vic let me know as 6 is too many for myself

 

[redbigot]

It could be a sharp price instead of error, I think these went for $60-65 pb during langtons sales a few months ago which I missed.. plus the new vintage 2012 has been released. If anyone has ebay plus and is interested to share a case in Vic let me know as 6 is too many for myself

It was $55pb in a Langton's Carpe Diem sale back in March and they still had free freight on a 6-pack (over $300) back then.

 

[Bill Bosworth]

It was $55pb in a Langton's Carpe Diem sale back in March and they still had free freight on a 6-pack (over $300) back then.

Sparkling shiraz... that's still way expensive for something I'd want them to pay me to drink

 

[redbigot]

Sparkling shiraz... that's still way expensive for something I'd want them to pay me to drink

What an un-Australian sentiment!

Just joking, but I wonder how many here have the same opinion, is there a "poll" facility?

 

[Junior royal]

What an un-Australian sentiment!

Just joking, but I wonder how many here have the same opinion, is there a "poll" facility?

I love my Sparkling shiraz. Rockford Blsck Langmeil, Charles Melton and many Anderson from Rutherglen incl a Sparkling Durif.

 

[Bill Bosworth]

What an un-Australian sentiment!

Just joking, but I wonder how many here have the same opinion, is there a "poll" facility?

Pls put me down for 37 'Yes, I don't like it one bit' votes thanks RB. Vote early, vote often.

 

[Tanark2]

Sparkling shiraz... that's still way expensive for something I'd want them to pay me to drink

It's a bloody good sparkling shiraz - I got a few at the Langton's Carpe Diem for $55 a while back and I'd buy again.

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I love my Sparkling shiraz. Rockford Blsck Langmeil, Charles Melton and many Anderson from Rutherglen incl a Sparkling Durif.

I'm a fan of all the Anderson sparkling

 

[gxia]

It's a bloody good sparkling shiraz - I got a few at the Langton's Carpe Diem for $55 a while back and I'd buy again.

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I'm a fan of all the Anderson sparkling

Was a fan for leasingham classic clare sparkling shiraz. Unfortunately it is not available anymore

 

[redbigot]

Pls put me down for 37 'Yes, I don't like it one bit' votes thanks RB. Vote early, vote often.

You get 1 vote for every bottle of sparkling red in your cellar, +1 to allow for those with zero.
So you get 1 vote, I get about 200.
Balgownie
Best's
Brockenchack
Charles Melton,
Coates
De Bortoli Rutherglen
Grampians Estate
Hayes Family,
McLaren Vale III Associates
Kies
Mitchelton
Mr Riggs
Mt Avoca
Peter Lehmann
Primo Joseph
Red Edge
Reilly's
Seppelt
St Hallett
Teusner
Wild Duck Creek
Willows
Plus a few others..

Yes, I know it's rigged, but it's my poll, my rules.

 

[Buzzard]

I love my Sparkling shiraz. Rockford Blsck Langmeil, Charles Melton and many Anderson from Rutherglen incl a Sparkling Durif.

I quite like the Rockford Sparkling but +1 does not so I never take my 6 or 12 allocation.
I did try a Sparkling Durif with @Steady years ago and enjoyed it.
Having never seen one before, I thought why not.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Sparkling shiraz... that's still way expensive for something I'd want them to pay me to drink

+1 - you could not give me SS

 

[Bill Bosworth]

You get 1 vote for every bottle of sparkling red in your cellar, +1 to allow for those with zero.
So you get 1 vote, I get about 200.
Balgownie
Best's
Brockenchack
Charles Melton,
Coates
De Bortoli Rutherglen
Grampians Estate
Hayes Family,
McLaren Vale III Associates
Kies
Mitchelton
Mr Riggs
Mt Avoca
Peter Lehmann
Primo Joseph
Red Edge
Reilly's
Seppelt
St Hallett
Teusner
Wild Duck Creek
Willows
Plus a few others..

Yes, I know it's rigged, but it's my poll, my rules.

Gosh, that is some line up. Minor correction tho, I do have some, I just don't like it very much.

With a claimed 'good' one, I always feel it's as if someone took an OK red, spooned in sugar syrup and then bled in some sour bubbles... pushmepullyu city

Given that a 'good' one tends to cost you over $40, it makes me ask - why not just have a yummy red wine instead?

 

[redbigot]

Gosh, that is some line up. Minor correction tho, I do have some, I just don't like it very much.

With a claimed 'good' one, I always feel it's as if someone took an OK red, spooned in sugar syrup and then bled in some sour bubbles... pushmepullyu city

Given that a 'good' one tends to cost you over $40, it makes me ask - why not just have a yummy red wine instead?

There are some/many pretty ordinary sparkling reds, too sweet, too light in mouth feel, too young and simple, occasionally too dry or disjointed dosage, don't remember sour as a problem, but many cheap ones are just carbonated, next level tank fermented, best are bottle fermented.

But the best are a joy to drink, complex flavours with older components, full mid-palate, long fresh finish, generally preferable to a similarly priced Champagne or sparkling white for my tastes.

Each to their own, I drink sparkling reds at least once a week all year round, more often in the warmer months.

 

[Bill Bosworth]

There are some/many pretty ordinary sparkling reds, too sweet, too light in mouth feel, too young and simple, occasionally too dry or disjointed dosage, don't remember sour as a problem, but many cheap ones are just carbonated, next level tank fermented, best are bottle fermented.

But the best are a joy to drink, complex flavours with older components, full mid-palate, long fresh finish, generally preferable to a similarly priced Champagne or sparkling white for my tastes.

Each to their own, I drink sparkling reds at least once a week all year round, more often in the warmer months.

Lol, your red bigotry is shining through once again there!

Once a week sparkling red... better you than me, friend. Knowing what you like is a good thing for sure.

 

[Agenor]

I have 0. Tasted one from Seppelt twice and liked it but I don’t know, it never crossed my mind to drink more of it. Maybe I’m not Australian enough (born and raised in the Old World)

 

[JessicaTam]

+1 - you could not give me SS

I am with you Cruiser. We will sit at the grown ups’ table while the kiddies have their fizzy drinks.