Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz

A true celebration of Australian winemaking innovation — and one of the most celebrated and historic expressions of Australia's most distinctive sparkling wine style. The Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz is a premium Australian red sparkling wine of extraordinary richness, bold character and uniquely Australian identity — crafted by one of Australia's oldest family-owned wineries using traditional methods perfected over 175 years, combining the full-bodied depth of Shiraz with elegant effervescence in a style that is unmistakably and proudly Australian.

Sparkling Shiraz — Australia's most distinctive and celebrated sparkling wine style, with deep roots in the 19th century. Bleasdale has been making Sparkling Shiraz since the 1850s — one of the oldest and most celebrated producers of this uniquely Australian style. From Bleasdale — established in 1850 in Langhorne Creek, South Australia, by Frank Potts, one of Australia's oldest family-owned wineries with over 175 years of winemaking heritage. 95 points Halliday Wine Companion — outstanding value at $24 (on sale from $26).

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Langhorne Creek, SA

$24 a bottle (on sale from $26)
Sparkling Shiraz • Bleasdale • Langhorne Creek • South Australia

"Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz — one of Australia's oldest and most celebrated producers of this uniquely Australian style, making Sparkling Shiraz since the 1850s. 95 points Halliday at $24."

About Sparkling Shiraz

Sparkling Shiraz is one of Australia's most distinctive and celebrated wine styles — a uniquely Australian tradition with deep roots in the 19th century, combining the rich, full-bodied character of Shiraz with the elegance and effervescence of sparkling wine. It is a style that exists nowhere else in the world with the same depth, history and cultural significance — and Bleasdale is one of its oldest and most celebrated producers, having perfected the art of Sparkling Shiraz since the 1850s.

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Two extraordinary expressions from one of Australia's oldest and most historic family-owned wineries:

• Sparkling Shiraz NV — 95pts Halliday. Australia's most distinctive sparkling style. $24.
• Blanc de Blanc NV — 94pts Halliday. Pure elegance in white. $26.

About Bleasdale

Bleasdale is one of Australia's oldest and most historic family-owned wineries — established in 1850 in Langhorne Creek, South Australia, by Frank Potts, one of the pioneering estates of Australian wine with over 175 years of winemaking heritage. Located in Langhorne Creek — a warm, low-rainfall wine region on the shores of Lake Alexandrina in South Australia — Bleasdale has been producing wines of extraordinary quality and character for generations, with the Sparkling Shiraz as one of their most celebrated and historic expressions.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby red with vibrant purple hues and a persistent, fine mousse — richly coloured, vibrant and deeply inviting.

Aroma:
Rich and expressively complex with:

• dark berries, plums and spice — the hallmark of great Australian Sparkling Shiraz
• subtle hints of chocolate and vanilla oak
• the bold, characterful depth of Langhorne Creek Shiraz

Australian Sparkling Shiraz of extraordinary aromatic richness — the dark berry and spice character of Langhorne Creek Shiraz beautifully integrated with the chocolate and vanilla complexity of oak aging.

Palate:
Full-bodied and complex with extraordinary depth.
Expect layers of:

• blackberry, cherry and pepper spice
• a touch of mocha and dark chocolate
• refreshing acidity and fine bubbles delivering extraordinary balance and length
• the bold, satisfying character of great Australian Sparkling Shiraz

Finish:
Long and satisfying with lingering berry fruit and spice notes.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – Halliday Wine Companion

Wine Details

• Style: Non-Vintage Sparkling Shiraz
• Variety: Shiraz
• Region: Langhorne Creek, SA
• Producer: Bleasdale Vineyards
• Established: 1850
• Serving Temperature: 12–14°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2028

Food Pairings

• Grilled meats and lamb
• Aged and hard cheeses
• Chocolate desserts
• Spicy cuisine
• Traditional Australian barbecue

Why We Love It

This is a true celebration of Australian winemaking innovation — Bleasdale's Sparkling Shiraz, one of Australia's oldest and most celebrated producers of this uniquely Australian style, making Sparkling Shiraz since the 1850s. 95 points Halliday Wine Companion.
At $24 (on sale from $26), it delivers outstanding Australian Sparkling Shiraz character and extraordinary value from one of Australia's most historic producers.

A true celebration of the bold spirit of Australian Shiraz — in every effervescent sip.