Battle Axe Sparkling Shiraz is a sparkling produced by Mr. Riggs in McLaren Vale, McLaren Vale, Australia. Classified as Generation Series. Made from Syrah and Grenache. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Sparkling
Appellation: McLaren Vale
Classification: Generation Series
Region: McLaren Vale
Country: Australia
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
A non-vintage traditional-method sparkling red from Ben Riggs's Mr. Riggs Wine Company in McLaren Vale. The base is mature-vine McLaren Vale Shiraz with a small batch of old Grenache, finished with a little fortified vintage Shiraz from his Piebald Vineyard, and it spends at least nine months on its lees. Ripe blackberry and licorice with dark chocolate and vanilla oak, a creamy mousse and a finish that is fairly dry. Serve lightly chilled.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
McLaren Vale, Australia
McLaren Vale — a warm coastal wine region in South Australia, just south of Adelaide near the Gulf St Vincent.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
Grenache
Grenache is a red grape that originated in the Aragón region of Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and it is widely grown across the Mediterranean.
More wines
From Mr. Riggs
- Sulis Cabernet — Mr. Riggs, Langhorne Creek
More sparkling wines from McLaren Vale
- Vixen — Fox Creek, McLaren Vale
Frequently asked questions
Where is Battle Axe Sparkling Shiraz from?
Battle Axe Sparkling Shiraz is produced by Mr. Riggs in McLaren Vale, McLaren Vale, Australia.
What grapes are in Battle Axe Sparkling Shiraz?
Battle Axe Sparkling Shiraz is a blend of Syrah and Grenache.