{"product_id":"the-colonial-estate-explorateur-barossa-valley-sparkling-shiraz-nv","title":"The Colonial Estate Explorateur Barossa Valley Sparkling Shiraz Nv","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplorateur - \"The Explorer\". The Barossa Valley is first and foremost famous for Shiraz above all other varieties, so it's a natural choice. These grapes are handpicked and given a French twist in their winemaking to deliver something outside of the norm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep purple to crimson red in colour. Elegant and lively with rich aromas of blackberry, cherry and spice with hints of liquorice and oak filling out the nose. The palate is vibrant and balanced with soft fruit driven flavour initially with blackberries, plums and liquorice notes all combining on the creamy palate. This sparkling shiraz has an approachable full-flavoured mid palate, while the hint of tannin and its fresh lively finish makes this one of the most moreish wines we have created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards that make up Explorateur are based in the North-Western Barossa Valley. This is a belt of land that runs from North West of Tanunda – Marananga, Greenock, Moppa, Ebenezer, and through to Stockwell, just north of Nuriootpa. Cropping levels are kept low to ensure the fruit flavour is focused. This Shiraz is created from a blend of vintages. Stainless steel vats were used for the primary fermentation, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion\u003c\/b\u003e Barossa Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring\u003c\/b\u003e Drinking well now and over the next 6 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n  \u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e NV \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eMelbourne International Wine Competition 2022 - GOLD Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.3696%;\"\u003e NV \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6304%;\"\u003eWine Orbit, Sam Kim - 93 POINTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Secure Checkout","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46696527790318,"sku":"8662","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/9152\/6638\/files\/Explorateur-Sparkling-Shiraz-Nv.png?v=1751428858","url":"https:\/\/pww-secure-checkout.myshopify.com\/products\/the-colonial-estate-explorateur-barossa-valley-sparkling-shiraz-nv","provider":"Secure Checkout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}