Sparkling Shiraz is a unique Australian wine style, and former Chief Winemaker Andrew Wigan was inspired to make a great sparkling wine from Barossa Shiraz in the 1980s. Often referred to as the ‘Jewel in our Crown’, The Queen Sparkling Shiraz is a unique and indulgent wine crafted from premium vineyards in South Australia's Barossa region.
WINEMAKERS NOTES
Deep crimson in colour with red and purple hues, this wine opens with lifted aromas of chocolate, vanilla, dark fruits and a hint of Christmas cake. The palate is soft and supple, with silky tannins and an abundance of rich, dark blue fruit delivering a generous, mouth-filling texture. Subtle beading and delicate mousse enhance its luscious, seductive character, while a savoury dark chocolate backbone is balanced by sweet, perfumed oak. Layers of blackberry jam and satsuma plum carry through to a long, complex finish, where fruit sweetness is beautifully offset by depth, structure and time spent on tirage prior to disgorgement.
Best enjoyed now, however will comfortably develop further in the cellar for another 10-12 years under correct conditions.
Awarded 95/100 - Huon Hooke (The Real Review) - September 2026
"Glowing, dark red-purple, a profound colour that leads into a complex bouquet of plums, prunes, licorice and blackberry, a well-judged trace of oak augmenting the flavours and the finish is dry and firm and long, with a relatively low dosage level, and there is evidence of aged giving it extra detail and mellow complexity. There is plenty of tannin but it's supple and balanced. This is an excellent example of a very Australian wine style. (Formerly the Black Queen)".
AWARDS
TROPHY - Best Sparkling Red - 2026 Australian Sparkling Wine Show
TROPHY - Best Sweet or Sparkling Wine - 2026 Barossa Wine Show
TOP GOLD - 2026 Barossa Wine Show
GOLD - 2026 Australian Sparkling Wine Show