Can you recommend a good “sweet” ‘’red’’ ‘’sparkling’’ wine?

Question

I am fascinated by sparkling reds and want to try one.

One of my colleagues suggested Seppelt Shiraz from Down Under and Cofield Sparkling?

Is the Cofield a sweet red?

Are they good?

Any other recommendations?

Answer 1

There is no red but pink or rose, should go for the Laurent Perrier Rose!

Answer 2

There really aren't any "Good" sweet red wines, sparkling or not, other than ports. Sweet & Red just don't go together.

As far as a sparkling Shiraz - Shirazes are typically fruity and quite spicy. I have not had either of these wines that I remember, but I have had a sparkling Shiraz - it was not for me at all.

I tried to look up these wines on Wine Spectator, but the Cofield didn ot come up at all and the Seppelt didn't have any sparklings, nor did they have any reviewed wines past like 1999.

The Cofield website describes the Sparkling Shiraz much like a typical Shiraz - cherry, plum, chocolate, leather, and licorice. http://www.cofieldwines.com.au/content/TastingNotes.jsp/wine/66 They also claim that this is one of the best Sparkling Shirazes - fruity rather than oaky. But again, no mention of "sweet". http://www.winebanq.com/features/feature-winery.aspx?ID=10&Title=Cofield

If these wines are under $25 and you can afford that, then go for it. You'll never know unless you try. If you don't like it, turn it into Sangria or use as a cooking wine.

I'd also recommend going to a good wine shop where they can explain to you how these wines taste. I've found that "sweet" is often mistaken for "not dry or earthy" with beginners. Be sure to clarify if you really do want sweet (think dessert wines or soda) or simply not dry (Many Bordeauxs and Cabs are Dry).

Good luck to you.

Answer 3

Geyser Peak in Calfornia makes a sparkling shiraz.

Mumm Napa in California makes a Cuvee M Red.

both are only sold at the wineries and neither are what I would call sweet.

never heard of a sweet sparkling red.

Answer 4

you can turn any red or blush wine into a sweet sparkling wine! Just add 7up! Try wine coolers! They are great! I have to say it cuz i was a lush on the stuff for years! "boonsfarm" strawberry Hill! Yummy! Or mad dog 20/20 with a splash of 7-up! Add fresh strawberries and WOW!

Answer 5

See my answer to your other question.

Be aware that the Australian sparkling reds are MUCH more like a sweetish, full bodied red, which has bubbles. The lambrusco (perilously close to engine degreaser in many cases) and the pink champanges are not at all similar.

Open your mind. Try. You may like.

Answer 6

Don't know if it's sold over where you live but in Europe (I'm Dutch) all supermarkets sell the red Lambrusco from Italy.

see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambrusco

It's a great sparkling red wine which is very cheap (over here $ 3 a liter).
I mostly serve it (and the white Lambrusco too) at my barbecue parties (my recipes for the barbecue are over here: http://www.jannekes.eu/bbc/index.html )

EDIT: yahoo placed the ) into the url I submitted so the link was my "not found page": adjusted that.... Sorry

Greetz from the Netherlands and enjoy !

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Answer 7

Bonarda Frizzante from Colli Piacentini or Otrepo Paviese

Answer 8

Asti Spumante or Brachetto

Answer 9

I've heard of sparkling pinks, but not reds.

Let me know will ya?

Answer 10

L'Ermitage