Genista Noble Sparkling Shiraz NV

If ever there was a wine which epitomised the concept of love-it-or-hate-it, it must be sparkling Shiraz. I have friends from offshore who insist that it must be a joke; others who won’t let me visit unless I bring them a few bottles. It is often called the perfect wine for Christmas dinner, but that is selling it short. If you like it, and I most certainly do, it is a wine for any time! Made from Barossa Shiraz, this is a cracker. Deep purple in colour, we have notes of plums and chocolate, dry herbs, tobacco leaves and cloves. The palate sees a real touch of chocolatey sweetness, but is well balanced. Good length, the wine exhibits energy and freshness. Delicious. Now for five years.