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 30C for vibrant fruit expression. Malolactic fermentation was completed in barrel.

The wines chosen for this cuve aged in seasoned French and Hungarian oak hogsheads for six to forty months, including a touch of previous vintage wine. Crafted via the mthode 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.