rating B+

standout quality sparkling Shiraz

about a Coonawarra farming family that stretches back five generations—and now into the sixth. The first plantings were in 1968, although until the 1990s the grapes were solely sold. The winery was constructed in 1998, and 60ha are now owned. This is still very much a farming operation: lambs are still bred on the property. Sparkling Riesling also made.

wines tasted

Sparkling Shiraz NV ($30)

This is as good an example of sparkling Shiraz as any. It tastes distinctly Shiraz, meaty and gamey with firm tannins and ripe black fruit and black pepper, liquorice aromas. The bubbles are soft and well-integrated. Classic.

website https://www.majellawines.com.au/

email admin@majellawines.com.au

phone +61 8 8736 3055 

address 2131 V&A Lane (cnr Lynn Road), Coonawarra