Taltarni
Sparkling Shiraz
Australia
I have to admit, since living in Aussie, I’ve really got into my sparkling reds. Plus they just seem so festive around this time of year. Are you a sparkling red fan?
I received this sample of the Taltarni 2017 Sparkling Shiraz recently (thank you!) and it was the perfect tipple to enjoy while putting up the Christmas decorations. And yes that’s a wine cork wreath on our door - more details on how I made it on the blog.
This 100% Shiraz bubbles was fermented in small open-top fermenters and kept on skins for 8 days. It was hand-plunged with pump overs until it was gently pressed. Once pressed it was then aged in French oak barriques for 12 months before being prepared for triage.
A lot of effort for a $26 bottle hey? And oh my does it taste good!
It’s a deep black plum colour in the glass. Notes of vanilla infused berries and cedar wood rise up from the glass. While in the mouth it has a very smooth mousse with blueberries, vanilla, black currant and bramble fruits coming through. It’s medium bodied but delicate and well balanced. Nice and dry too 👌
This wine was sent to me as a sample, I was under no obligation to post about it.
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy!
I have to admit, since living in Aussie, I’ve really got into my sparkling reds. Plus they just seem so festive around this time of year. Are you a sparkling red fan?
I received this sample of the Taltarni 2017 Sparkling Shiraz recently (thank you!) and it was the perfect tipple to enjoy while putting up the Christmas decorations. And yes that’s a wine cork wreath on our door - more details on how I made it on the blog.
This 100% Shiraz bubbles was fermented in small open-top fermenters and kept on skins for 8 days. It was hand-plunged with pump overs until it was gently pressed. Once pressed it was then aged in French oak barriques for 12 months before being prepared for triage.
A lot of effort for a $26 bottle hey? And oh my does it taste good!
It’s a deep black plum colour in the glass. Notes of vanilla infused berries and cedar wood rise up from the glass. While in the mouth it has a very smooth mousse with blueberries, vanilla, black currant and bramble fruits coming through. It’s medium bodied but delicate and well balanced. Nice and dry too 👌
This wine was sent to me as a sample, I was under no obligation to post about it.
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy!
