Rockford Black Sparkling Shiraz - Disgorged 2013 Region_McLaren Vale SA This is a fine debut

This is a fine debut

and violets and lavender

supple entry

Rosé Impérial goes well with strong

aged and bottled on-site at their Balhannah winery

Rockford Black Sparkling Shiraz - Disgorged 2013 Region_McLaren Vale SA This is a fine debutUnlike many of the newcomers, the Rockford Black Sparkling Shiraz uses the time honoured method of ageing quality Shiraz in wood for many years prior to blending and bottle fermentation. The result is softness, depth and complex flavours that are impossible to duplicate in young wines. Sparkling Shiraz made like this is a key stone of Australia's wine heritage; Black Shiraz ensures that this very Australian wine, nurtured by generations of wine makers