1996 Seppelts Original Sparkling Shiraz, Victoria

[wickmans]

Always a little pearler on a hot night, this sparkling wine matures fantastically. Personally, I don't like to drink it too cold as the flavours are muted but open up as the wines temperature starts to climb. At the moment the 1996 is starting to lighten up around the rim a bit, the nose is full of jammy cherry and a hint of plum which follows through on the palate with some nice fresh acidity, fruit tanins and good length.
(90 Points)

Cheers
Mark Wickman

[Bucko]

No offense meant whatsoever, but I have not liked any sparkling shiraz that I've tried. It must be an acquired taste or I have a wierd palate. Some of us used to rag Daryl Groom when he brought bottles to a wine judging -- he always took it in stride.

[brappy]

This is certainly a wine(sparkling shiraz) I just don't get. I tasted about 12 different ones last year. Up from about 6 the year before. I tried different temperatures. Different surroundings. Even different company. At the end of the day, I was no closer to an understanding of this wine and found no enjoyment at all.

More for those who enjoy it.... I guess...

mark

[wickmans]

I understand completely, there is alot of controversy about Sparkling reds.

Perhaps you have to grow up with them, a bit like vegimite :-)

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Cheers
-Mark Wickman

[brappy]

Wickmans,

Keep these Aussie tasting notes coming. Your notes are well written. Thank you.

mark

[wickmans]

Awww, shux....