Some like it Red
I’ve had Blanc De Noir, Blanc De Blanc, and Rose Sparkling wine before, but never have I tried or seen a RED Sparkling wine. Germans make jokes about it, Australians embrace it, and some people collect it, but this article from the Chronicle sheds some light on it. In Australia, it’s a common sight. Made typically from Shiraz, with a dry taste and a long finish, this wine is terrior expressive. A couple of wineries in Napa with Australian winemakers, Geyser Peak and Wattle Creek Winery, both make a Australian style sparkling red wine. It isn’t easy to make, which means it isn’t cheap, and the article explains why.
May 27th, 2005 at 6:09 am
I really think pound for pound you can’t beat the Fox Creek Vixen ($16 in Cincinnati - go figure!). These Sparkling Shiraz’s are real show stoppers!
jens at cincinnati wine garage
May 27th, 2005 at 10:59 am
Thanks for the recommendation. Can you ship to CA?
http://www.cincinnatiwinegarage.com/
May 27th, 2005 at 11:40 am
I’ve never been able to find an Aussie sparkling red…I look everywhere locally.
There’s only one made on Long Island…Pugliese Vineyards makes a sparkling Merlot…it’s so different that you just gotta try it.
And, I happen to love it on Thanksgiving Day with turkey.
May 27th, 2005 at 12:33 pm
Unfortunately the shipping laws into and out of Ohio are still restricted and UPS and FedEx are not taking any wine shipments at this time. Try this website for California info:
http://www.henrywinegroup.com/