A very small amount of red wine is turned into fizz. In the case of Australian Sparkling Shiraz, it is given a little sweetness to counteract the tannins in the wine, the effect of which would be heightened by the bubbles. These rich, chocolaty reds are great with smoky barbecue foods. We often have some Brachetto d'Acqui, a lightly sparkling sweet red, from Braida.
Mitchell Sparkling Peppertree Shiraz, Clare ValleySyrah/Shiraz 13.5% Vol