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The Colonial Estate Explorateur Barossa Valley Sparkling Shiraz Nv Dozen

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

^$ 143.88 /ea

You save ^$216^.12

Customer reviews

4.03 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:	Sparkling Red
Cellaring:	Drinking well now and over the next 6 years
Bottle Top:	Foil over cork
Alcohol Content:	13.50
Standard Drinks:	8.00
Rating:	0

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 Dozen is rated 4.0 out of 5 by 34.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Tommy from Excellent Sparkling Red Just finished off the last bottle from a case purchased about a year or so ago, Has a lovely dry finish in the mouth. Great Value for the $$$'s We like it well chilled, doesn't effect the body of the wine, plenty of bubbles.

Date published: 2020-04-30

Rated 5 out of 5 by Sylviavdh from A perfect Sparkling! I hadn't tried this particular wine before but it doesn't dissapoint. It is smooth, very enjoyable and good value. Perfect as a hot day red! A perfect Sparkling Shiraz!

Date published: 2020-01-10

Rated 5 out of 5 by GayleEH from So Good I bought this wine two months ago and am now drinking it. It has wonderful depth and does not leave any sweet after taste but has the shiraz depth and flavour.

Date published: 2018-12-18

Rated 4 out of 5 by Swangroup from Great summer red Our go to red wine in summer. A good sparkling Shiraz.

Date published: 2024-10-02

Rated 4 out of 5 by Richo from Drink with Confidence! Now onto my second case of this Sparkling Shiraz. I have always selected a full bodied Sparkling Shiraz from the Rutherglen region until I came across The Colonial Estate. It ticks all the boxes. I don’t have all the words to describe it in tasting notes. If I take it along to a barbecue or a pre taster drink on a social occasion I know it will be well received

Date published: 2022-11-10

Rated 4 out of 5 by Rod70 from Sparkling indeed It is hard to go wrong with a sparkling Shiraz. Bubbles cover a multitude of sins it seems. Always enjoy this one.

Date published: 2021-07-16

Rated 4 out of 5 by Yakka from For the money, a great wine. Value for money, this is one of the best GSM's out there!. Great flavour and medium weight, this wine is an easy drink. There are better GSM's out there, but this is a wonderful quaffer when you just don't need a heavy Shiraz.

Date published: 2021-07-05

Rated 4 out of 5 by Byron from great taste good drop to sit out by the pool and have a lovely steak on the BBQ

Date published: 2020-06-05

Rated 4 out of 5 by Colbo from Not too sweet Good colour and flavour now but I believe will improve with bottle age. Good value.

Date published: 2020-05-04

Rated 4 out of 5 by LORW from SPARKLING SHIRAZ In the price range this sparkling shiraz is very enjoyable on a hot summer day.It has a distinct berry flavor and a smooth finish.

Date published: 2020-01-13

Rated 4 out of 5 by KMack from Good value for price. Overall a nice drink, but I prefer a more 'red wine' flavour to my sparkling red. More depth of flavour is preferred for me, but having said that great value for the price.

Date published: 2020-01-11

Rated 4 out of 5 by greywino from A good sparkling red at a reasonable price Great purplish colour, good berry and plum fruit flavours on soft palate ending with fine tannins

Date published: 2019-03-29

Rated 4 out of 5 by Benew from Great Features I bought this wine 3 weeks ago and my wife and her friends absolutely love it

Date published: 2019-03-17

Rated 4 out of 5 by Larry25 from Good value One of better sparkling shiraz I’ve had considering the price.

Date published: 2019-02-20

Rated 4 out of 5 by Storm from Great Summer Red Refreshing sparkling Shiraz for hot days in Summer

Date published: 2019-02-04

Rated 4 out of 5 by Alan from Excellent drip Don't normally rate sparkling Shiraz, but this one was more than just red bubbles.

Date published: 2019-01-27

Rated 4 out of 5 by Fear Glic from Excellent sparkling red This wine is a lovely combination of fruit and smoothness. Not sugary as often the case with sparkling shiraz but with an enduring range of wide palate. Evidently good grapes used. I liked the flavour best when it was just slightly chilled. A most relaxing wine!

Date published: 2019-01-14

Rated 4 out of 5 by Bananaboat from Now a hard sell A nice bubbly red, has an unusual bouquet and flavour yet a nice drink and good value for a 10'er. A bit of an ask now with the price bump to 15$ though.

Date published: 2019-01-01

Rated 4 out of 5 by Vivienne from Interesting Love red bubbles and this has not disappointed...will recommend to friends

Date published: 2018-12-30

Rated 4 out of 5 by Big Daz from Decent sparkling for the price. Bought a dozen for Xmas and great choice for a cold starter on a hot day.

Date published: 2018-12-28

Rated 3 out of 5 by OMJ62 from A reasonable quaffing bubbles This arrived by surprise, as it was not something which I recalled ordering. But, I decided to persevere and give it a go. It is a reasonable wine for the price, although a little on the sweet side.

Date published: 2021-07-30

Rated 3 out of 5 by Rochelle from A little disappointing I’ve been drink Seppelt Great Entertainer Sparkling Shiraz for the last year or so. I did have high hopes for this one. It’s much drier and the taste sort of disappears in the mouth once you’ve swallowed. Certainly didn’t linger. It’s certainly not horrible but think I would rather pay $5 more a bottle for the Seppelt. Will try a different one from Get Wines Direct in my next order but wouldn’t buy this one again.

Date published: 2020-05-06

Rated 3 out of 5 by Redman from Nice Very nice with blue cheese but lacking on it's own.

Date published: 2019-01-13

Rated 3 out of 5 by klan from Exciting colour! Bought in the last month. Drank for an anniversary celebration. Excitement of the bubbles. A little too fizzy!

Date published: 2018-12-28

Rated 1 out of 5 by FU Res from No flavour, poor wine The most disappointing sparkling red I have drank for a long time.

Date published: 2019-01-07

Rated 1 out of 5 by Ghan from A terrible wine Neither my wife or myself could drink this wine. It had no nose and poor taste.

Date published: 2019-01-02