The Chook Winery

The Chook Sparkling Shiraz

8.8154 ratings
8.38 pro ratings
South Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Ellen Clifford

Blueberry jam, herbs and fun froth!

Blueberry jam, herbs and fun froth!

Jan 29th, 2020
Mitch Roberts

Ive had this before but not a big fan after two different vintages. I don't know this last bottles vintage, but it has a fishy nose. I'll let it warm up and see what happens. There are much better sparkling Shiraz but hard to find.

Ive had this before but not a big fan after two different vintages. I don't know this last bottles vintage, but it has a fishy nose. I'll let it warm up and see what happens. There are much better sparkling Shiraz but hard to find.

1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2016
Laura Fashoda

Blackberry and blueberry; medium bodied and slight tannins; very well balanced

Blackberry and blueberry; medium bodied and slight tannins; very well balanced

1 person found it helpfulNov 28th, 2014
Carlos Mata

Deep dark and dense. Bubbles disappear almost right away. Nose is complex and slightly off-dry, showing violet candy and blueberry compote; quite exotic. Incredible passage that explodes on the third quarter. Pommegranate and dark cocoa, expresso, and fine tobacco. Really fun complexity and depth of flavors. Very tasty and intriging finish. This wine pairs very well with all types of chocolates. 89 pts.

Deep dark and dense. Bubbles disappear almost right away. Nose is complex and slightly off-dry, showing violet candy and blueberry compote; quite exotic. Incredible passage that explodes on the third quarter. Pommegranate and dark cocoa, expresso, and fine tobacco. Really fun complexity and depth of flavors. Very tasty and intriging finish. This wine pairs very well with all types of chocolates. 89 pts.

1 person found it helpfulAug 4th, 2014
Alex Kovtun

Easy to drink without food

Easy to drink without food

1 person found it helpfulMay 29th, 2014
Brett Pinkin

Brett had this 10 years ago

Brett had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 6th, 2013
Allison Lyzenga

Apple skins, black currant, light tannins

Apple skins, black currant, light tannins

Aug 21st, 2016
Jay Kline

Really interesting...fun. A tidal wave of crushed brambles if little else. Thanks Ethan!

Really interesting...fun. A tidal wave of crushed brambles if little else. Thanks Ethan!

Jun 8th, 2015
Sean Trapani

Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits

9.3

Lovely, off dry, full body, with notes of blueberry. Paired well with shrimp cocktail.

Lovely, off dry, full body, with notes of blueberry. Paired well with shrimp cocktail.

Aug 9th, 2014
Penny Wild-perkowski

Too sweet

Jan 16th, 2023