Mount Avoca Jack Barry Sparkling Shiraz NV 750ml

Picked ahead of all other reds specifically for sparkling, this wine is harvested during cool early mornings and fermented on skins in small open and tank fermenters over seven to ten days. Fermentation is driven by R2323, AWRI 350, and EC1118 yeasts, with minimal tannin extraction and temperatures reaching up to 30°C for vibrant fruit expression. Malolactic fermentation was completed in barrel. The wines chosen for this cuvée aged in seasoned French and Hungarian oak hogsheads for six to forty months, including a touch of previous vintage wine. Crafted via the méthode traditionnelle, it undergoes bottle fermentation and 18 months on lees, followed by 12 months of cellaring after disgorging. Only produced in select years, it benefits from this extended aging, delivering complexity, creamy richness, and Mount Avoca's signature red elegance. Winery: Mount Avoca Varietal(s): Shiraz Size: 750mL Country: Australia State: Victoria Region: Pyrenees Vintage: NV Alc/Vol: 13% Closure Type: Screw Cap Drinking Window: 2000 - 2050 Residual Sugar g/L: 17.5 g/L Tasting Notes: A deep garnet hue reveals aromas of blackberry, blood plum, and cassis. Hints of chocolate, mint, ripe berries, and star anise complement a creamy mid-palate mousse, developed from 18 months on lees. Elegantly balanced with fine, velvety tannins, it offers structured length and a lasting finish.