Cofield Wines Sparkling Shiraz 2018
Primary flavours
Black Cherry
Blackberry
Plum
Bitter Chocolate
Clove
Coffee
Pepper
Details
The Sparkling shiraz is your more classic Christmas fare from the Cofield team, it has spice and pepper with plenty of plum and blackberry notes. However the winner for us is the pepper notes which scream sparkling shiraz and a nice Christmas pudding to go with.
Cofield Wines is a boutique, family-owned winery nestled in the Rutherglen wine region of Victoria, Australia, known for its vibrant and expressive wines. Established by Damien Cofield, this charming estate is celebrated for its commitment to quality and sustainable practices, producing wines that beautifully capture the essence of Rutherglen's terroir. With a strong focus on small-batch production, Cofield Wines combines tradition with innovation, crafting a diverse range of wines that appeal to both newcomers and seasoned wine lovers. The vineyard thrives on Rutherglen’s warm climate and rich soils, which are ideal for producing bold reds like Shiraz and Durif, as well as lively sparkling wines and refreshing whites. Cofield Wines prides itself on creating wines that are approachable yet full of personality, perfect for enjoying young but with enough depth to age gracefully. Whether it’s their bubbly Prosecco or silky Muscat, Cofield Wines delivers a warm, authentic taste of Rutherglen in every bottle.
Cofield Wines is a boutique, family-owned winery nestled in the Rutherglen wine region of Victoria, Australia, known for its vibrant and expressive wines. Established by Damien Cofield, this charming estate is celebrated for its commitment to quality and sustainable practices, producing wines that beautifully capture the essence of Rutherglen's terroir. With a strong focus on small-batch production, Cofield Wines combines tradition with innovation, crafting a diverse range of wines that appeal to both newcomers and seasoned wine lovers. The vineyard thrives on Rutherglen’s warm climate and rich soils, which are ideal for producing bold reds like Shiraz and Durif, as well as lively sparkling wines and refreshing whites. Cofield Wines prides itself on creating wines that are approachable yet full of personality, perfect for enjoying young but with enough depth to age gracefully. Whether it’s their bubbly Prosecco or silky Muscat, Cofield Wines delivers a warm, authentic taste of Rutherglen in every bottle.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Rutherglen
country
Australia
Grape type
Sparkling Red
Wine Maker
Cofield Wines
Alcohol
13.7%
Vintage
2018
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Cork + Cage
Production method
Conventionally Made
Temperature
Chilled 8°C-10°C
State
VIC
Pairing guide
The team at Cofield Wines continues to impress with their stunning sparkling wines, and this delightful red wine is no exception - it’s absolutely delicious, packed full of character, and perfect for sharing over a light lunch, barbecue or dinner party! We loved it with schnitzel or other types of breaded white meats, but it’s going to be fantastic with grilled sausages, prawn skewers, chicken satay or dishes making a star ingredient of prosciutto or salami. Olive tapenade, pizza, brisket and pulled pork will also work very well, as will seared tuna steak or crispy marinated tofu. Yum!
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Food
Venison
Roast Turkey
Antipasto
Charcuterie
Christmas Pudding
Tastes
Tangy
Earthy
Fruity
Unique
Moods
Adventurous
Excited
Mood for something different
Seasons
Spring
Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Rutherglen, Australia
Rutherglen is located in the North East of Victoria, a region steeped in history and sticky fortifieds! It begins in the early 19th century, a period hallmarked by the gold rush and the nefarious Ned Kelly! It takes a special personality to pioneer a vineyard during this time. Lindsay Brown was one of the first vignerons to do it, planting vines at the Gooramadda Run site around 1851. He’s also responsible for one of the most enduring quotes of the time, saying, ‘dig gentleman dig, but no deeper than six inches, for there is more gold to be won from the top six inches than from all of the depths below.' And with vision, more and more vineyards sprouted throughout Rutherglen; it’s hard to believe only 30 years later, Rutherglen would be considered on the international stage for its luscious Tokay and heart table reds. Many wineries established at this time are still flourishing today, including and not limited to Gehrigs (1859), Chambers Rosewood (1859), Morris (1859), Campbells (1870), Stanton & Killeen (1875). Today the region is known for deep table reds made of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Durif, as well as fortified like Muscat and Tokay.
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