Sparkling Red recommendations?

[Ozzie W]

Opened my last 2005 Leasingham Classic Clare. Looverly. Pity they are not made anymore

2006 still available at multiple stores of a major wine retailer. Had one myself on Xmas day.

[Andrew Jordan]

Opened my last 2005 Leasingham Classic Clare. Looverly. Pity they are not made anymore

2006 still available at multiple stores of a major wine retailer. Had one myself on Xmas day.

And I notice that JO has reviewed the 2008 in his latest Annual as well.

[AaronL]

Opened my last 2005 Leasingham Classic Clare. Looverly. Pity they are not made anymore

2006 still available at multiple stores of a major wine retailer. Had one myself on Xmas day.

And I notice that JO has reviewed the 2008 in his latest Annual as well.

Constellation sold the winery and vineyard where the Classic Clare sparkling shiraz sourced it's fruit from in 2009. So possibly a 2009 version to be released but no 2010 onwards.

[Chris H]

Well let's hope the 2006 isn't the last of the line then.

[Andrew Jordan]

2009 Peter Lehmann Shiraz Black Queen Barossa Valley - Dark red in colour, nose exhibits rich dark fruit. Nice fine bead. Very fresh and sweet on the front palate but finishes savoury with mature plum and black fruit. Lots going on here, quite a full, deep, complex sparkling shiraz which has a medium length finish of soft tannins. Very approachable now and come to think of very enjoyable. A wine that brings a smile to your face on a hot day!

[Mahmoud Ali]

Always did like the Sparkling Queen. It used to be only available at cellar door. Here, across the bigger pond, I have tried the '97 and '98, liked them both and cellared a couple, but have not seen any vintages since.

I have recently heard that a Bleasdale sparkling Shiraz is available here but have no experience with it. Can anyone tell me about their style, fruity versus savoury?

Mahmoud.

[Brucer]

Always did like the Sparkling Queen. It used to be only available at cellar door. Here, across the bigger pond, I have tried the '97 and '98, liked them both and cellared a couple, but have not seen any vintages since.

I have recently heard that a Bleasdale sparkling Shiraz is available here but have no experience with it. Can anyone tell me about their style, fruity versus savoury?

Mahmoud.

Its was too sweet for me.

[Ozzie W]

I also found it on the sweeter side of the scale.

[Mahmoud Ali]

Ahh, then the Bleasdale is not for me. Thanks guys.

Mahmoud.