Sparkling Shiraz NV, Knappstein, Clare Valley
£ 20.50
In stock
Details
ColourRed
BlendShiraz
VintageNV
RegionClare Valley
CountryAustralia
Tasting Notes
The Knappstein Sparkling Shiraz offers ripe fruit, with soft plump tannins, and a dry finish. Concentration of fruit balances with savoury spice and earthy notes, while waiting for the refreshing hit from the bubbles as they tantalise the palate, leaving a cleansing sensation.
The Producer
Tim Knappstein joined the Stanley Wine Company in 1969, working his apprenticeship for a company who was a significant player in Clare during this time. However, in the mid-1970s he left SWC and created Tim Knappstein Wines, locating his winery in what was once the Enterprise Brewery at the northern end of the Clare town. Tim Knappstein was instrumental during that period in establishing the Clare Valley as one of Australia’s premium wine growing regions, not only with the quality of his Riesling, but with his Cabernet Sauvignon too. Today, the winery is under Chinese ownership with current winemaker. Michael Kane, relocating from Margaret River to take up the position in 2019.
Vinification
The fruit is sourced from our Northern Clare Valley vineyards, where warm days and cool nights are perfect for ripening full fruit flavours with elegant acid.
