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The Colonial Estate Explorateur Barossa Valley Sparkling Shiraz Nv

93 POINT RATED SAM KIM WINE ORBIT & 93 POINT RATED MULTIPLE GOLD MEDAL WINNING SPARKLING SHIRAZ

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Customer reviews

4.11 out of 5 stars.

Why to buy:

93 Point Rated Sam Kim Wine Orbit
Gold Medal Melbourne International Wine Competition
93 Point Rated & Gold Medal Wine Showcase Magazine
Award Winner Melbourne International Wine Competition

Specifications:

Vintage:	Nv
Source/Region:	Barossa Valley, South Australia
Grape Variety:	Shiraz
Cellaring:	Drinking well now and over the next 6 years
Bottle Top:	Foil over cork
Alcohol Content:	13.50
Standard Drinks:	8.00
Rating:	93

Tasting Notes:

Deep purple to crimson red. Elegant and lively with rich aromas of blackberry, cherry and spice with hints of licorice and oak filling out the nose. The palate vibrant and balanced with soft fruit driven flavour initially with blackberries, plums and licorice notes all combining on the creamy palate. An approachable mid palate, which is full-flavored, while the hint of tannin and fresh lively finish make this one of the most moreish wines we have created.

Technical:

The vineyards that make up Explorateur are based in the northwestern Barossa Valley. This is a belt of land/terroir that runs from just to the northwest of Tanunda – Marananga, Greenock, Moppa, Ebenezer, and through to Stockwell, just north of Nuriootpa. Cropping levels are kept low to ensure fruit flavour is focus. This Shiraz is created from a blend of vintages, primary fermentation is in stainless steel vats followed by extended barrel fermentation on lees to build complexity and richness. The parcels were blended followed by secondary fermentation which gives the wine its sparkle. Should be drinking well now and over the next 6 or so years.

Accolades & Awards:

93 Point Rated - Wine Showcase Magazine
"Lovely spicy plums on the nose and sweet, lively plums and varietal fruit on the palate. Rich, complex and balanced."

93 Point Rated - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
"Gorgeously appealing and fragrant with dark plum, sweet cherry, vanilla, mixed spice and potpourri aromas, it's supple and velvety in the mouth offering ripe fruit intensity with fine polished tannins, finishing lingering and super tasty. $30.00. www.colonialwinecompany.com.au. March 2022."

Gold Medal
Melbourne International Wine Competition 2022
Wine Showcase 2021

Award Winner
Melbourne International Wine Competition 2021

Reviews:

The Colonial Estate Explorateur Barossa Valley Sparkling Shiraz Nv is rated 4.1 out of 5 by 37.

Rated 5 out of 5 by magic from One of the better sparkling shiraz I've bought these a couple of times over the summer. Surprised with the quality.

Date published: 2025-01-30

Rated 5 out of 5 by dick from I had forgotten just how good this is and just brilliant value so I am ordering some more

Date published: 2025-01-22

Rated 5 out of 5 by Pete D from Sparkle Shiraz Fiz I purchased this wine on spec and was super impressed with the quality, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it and will buy again

Date published: 2025-01-17

Rated 5 out of 5 by JayVee from Outstanding value I have bought several dozen of The Colonial Estate Explorateur sparkling shiraz. In our view, it's an enjoyable wine before or after dinner.

Date published: 2022-10-15

Rated 5 out of 5 by Goddo from Yummy Sparkling Red Sparkling Shiraz is an Aussie Icon meant for Christmas time - this is a real fine one!

Date published: 2022-09-24

Rated 5 out of 5 by Louise from Not too sweet not too dry. Ever since I tasted my first glass of the Explorateur two years ago, its become my go-to summer wine.

Date published: 2022-04-13

Rated 5 out of 5 by trev from Ausie special Sparkling shiraz is an Ausie contribution that is unknown to most of the world but it is a secret beats the pants of champagne. It is so rich and creamy in the mouth. Try it with roast duck, you won't be sorry.

Date published: 2021-08-29

Rated 5 out of 5 by Pete from Easy drinking We bought a dozen of this wine several weeks ago noting it’s 93 point rating and we are delighted with the product….very easy drinking and a nice alternative to always having champagne for bubbles! Good to keep some for Christmas Day!

Date published: 2021-08-29

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