Sparkling shiraz
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oldbanger

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4,328 posts

262 months

Sunday 12th April 2009
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Should it be served chilled or at room temp? The bottle doesn't say. Other sparkling reds have said served chilled so that's what I've done, and it's even nastier than other sparkling red I've tried... Should I leave the rest to warm up?

Mobile Chicane

21,825 posts

236 months

Monday 13th April 2009
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Chilled, I'd say. If it's really rough, try Crème de Cassis in it - this transforms any cheapo red. smokin

Stu R

21,442 posts

239 months

Monday 13th April 2009
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somwhere in the middle really, not too low a temperature but definately lower than room temperature, I normally give them an hour in the fridge before demolishing smile

Zod

35,295 posts

282 months

Monday 13th April 2009
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Chilled, but it shouldn't be served at all.

scruffy

1,244 posts

290 months

Monday 13th April 2009
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Zod said:
Chilled, but it shouldn't be served at all.
Well that's probably good advice - there's some nice ones over here though...

Leasingham Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz 1998 ($$$$$!)

Got a couple of those on the rack...

or if you prefer...

Banrock Station Reserve Sparkling Shiraz ($$)

IMO sparkling reds are pretty pointless, bit like jogging...

sal 965

586 posts

235 months

Monday 13th April 2009
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Try a sparkling shiraz with fish and chips sat outside with a good view australian style then you'll be converts. Seppelt, Rockford, and Cockatoo Ridge all do a good one. Oh and it should be chilled.