Emeri Sparkling Shiraz
Region
Australia
Appearance
Deep red with purple hues
Bouquet
Dark berry and raspberry fruit aromas
Palate
Delicious fresh berry flavours, soft silky tannins and a fine persistent bead with a dry finish
Winemaking
Shiraz for this wine is picked at optimum maturity to ensure maximum flavour and soft, balanced tannins. Fermentation is completed mostly in tank with a small percentage of wine included that has been fermented in bottle to add complexity. The wine is aged in a mixture of American oak barrels and on tank staves for a period of time ranging from 3 weeks to 8 months.
Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 13.5 % pH : 3.48 TA : 6.53 g/L
Cellaring
Enjoy now
Suggested Cuisine
Serve chilled as an aperitif or with Turkey. Perfect for Christmas lunch.
General Characteristics
Medium Dry Medium Bodied
USA
87 Points
"A more somber garnet color than some other sparkling Shirazes, with seemingly lower pressure and a more vinous character. Vanilla, leather and cherry notes finish close to dry. A very good, inexpensive introduction to the genre."
Joe Czerwinski, Wine Enthusiast, February 2012
86 Points
The base wine is fermented in tank and aged in used American oak barrels or in tank with oak staves before the second fermentation in tank before filtration and bottling under pressure - the charmat method. It has been excactly fashioned for its market; indeed, it's almost too good - light red fruits and the sweetness obvious but appropriately weighted. Buy it today, and drink it tonight.
James Halliday, 1001 Wines Under $20, 2012, December 2011
USA
85 Points
"A relatively light, fresh style of sparkling Shiraz, with berries and hints of chocolate picking up just a touch of sweet vanilla on the finish."
Joe Czerwinski, Wine Enthusiast , December 2010
USA
85 Points
"A bright, jazzy style of fizz, with an earthy edge to the raspberry fruit, persisiting nicely on the off-dry finish. Drink now."
Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator, November 2010
"A relative newcomer, the Emeri is right on the money. Its perfume is plum and blackberries and sweet fruit balanced by a pleasant acidity. Will go with anything from cold chicken to Christmas turkey."
Greg Duncan Powell, Grazia Magazine, October 2009
Good
"Here’s an attractive proposition: it’s soft, round and creamily textured with ripe, plummy flavours and a sweet finish enhanced by fresh, cleansing acidity."
Peter Forrestal, Quaff 2010, October 2009
87 points
"Bright colour; vibrant juicy fruit, pure blackberry and spice; juicy and fun on the palate, with a fresh and slightly savoury finish."
, James Halliday’s Wine Companion 2010, September 2009
"There's been huge improvement in the De Bortoli sparkling wines over the past few years and the 'Emeri' label now deserves to be rated among the most reliable of our budget-priced bubblies. Here's more proof: a soft, round and creamy sparkling red with ripe plummy flavours and a clean, sweet though balanced finished."
Peter Forrestal, Quaff, December 2008
"Aromas of wine gums and violets with plenty of complexity and freshness on the rich, fruity palate."
, Winestate, Champagne & Sparkling Tasting, November 2008
Recommended
"This wine is characterised by a lively mousse with dark cherry aromas and flavours. Quite sweet, it is nevertheless balanced by plenty of fresh acidity."
, Winewise, November 2008
"There have been huge improvements in the De Bortoli sparkling wines over the past few years and the Emeri label now deserves to be rated among the most reliable of our budget-priced bubblies. Here's more proof; a soft, round and creamy sparkling red with ripe plummy flavours and a clean, sweet though balanced finish."
Peter Forrestal, Top 20 Under $15, Herald Sun, October 2008
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