1998 Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz @ Sydney 2008 Class 38
The Intercontact Perpetual Trophy for the Best Sparkling Red Wine of Show
1998 Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz @ Vintage Cellars National Wine Show - Canberra 2007 class 49
The Keith Treadwell Trophy (Reperesenting The Institute of Oenology de Champagne) for The Best Bottle Fermented Sparkling Red Wine
1998 Classic clare Sparkling Shiraz @ Melbourne 2005
National Storage Trophy for The Best Sparkling Red In Show
1998 Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz @ Melbourne 2003, Class 63
Trophy For The Best Sparkling Red In The Show

Deep ruby red in colour, this wine displays lifted ripe berry fruit and spice on the bouquet, complemented by leather and camphor wood characters. Prominent yeast autolytic aromas further add to this complex wine. The palate is soft and full bodied exhibiting complex flavours of black plum, mature oak and yeast autolysis, and shows subtle creamy oak, concentrated flavours and fine persistent tannins. It is liqueured to a point of richness, however the balanced palate finishes dry due to the natural tannins and acidity. Select parcels of premium Shiraz completed ferment in new oak and were later transferred to old oak puncheons for around two and a half years. During this time, the wine developed a mellow complexity and was then prepared for tirage. Over the next five years, maturation on yeast lees continued to build character, complexity and depth. The resultant wine is a soft, complex style, which will further develop with up to three years on cork.