d'Arenberg The Socialites Peppermint Paddock Sparkling Chambourcin NV x 12

d'Arenberg The Socialites Peppermint Paddock Sparkling Chambourcin NV x 12The peppermint paddock Sparkling Red NV McLaren Vale, Chambourcin (88%) Graciano (12%) The Name Surrounded by peppermint gums, the block that was replanted in 1989 to Chambourcin from Shiraz which never grew well on that particular site. When the fruit is picked fully ripe it retains high levels of acidity, an abundance of colour, flavor and tannin perfect for a sparkling red wine. The Vintage This is a non vintage sparkling wine, indicating specific

The peppermint paddock Sparkling Red NV 
McLaren Vale, Chambourcin (88%) Graciano (12%)
 The Name
 Surrounded by peppermint gums, the block 
that was replanted in 1989 to
 Chambourcin from Shiraz which never grew 
well on that particular site. When the fruit 
is picked fully ripe it retains high levels of 
acidity, an abundance of colour, flavor and 
tannin - perfect for a sparkling red wine.
 The Vintage
 This is a non-vintage sparkling wine, 
indicating specific parcels are selected from 
a number of vintages to create a consistency 
in quality from one cuvee to the next.
 Residual sugar
 19.7 g/l
 The Winemaking
 The base wine is prepared using the 
time-honoured techniques of open 
fermenting, foot treading and basket 
pressing. Addition of liqueur tirage 
instigates secondary fermentation and 
creates bubbles with a unique vibrant purple 
colour.
 The Characteristics
 As always, this wine is a psychedelic 
purple colour. Red currant, sugar coated 
peanuts, minty, and menthol notes. Such 
a retro wine. A generous, fat mulberry and 
boysenberry character on the palatte. Lifted 
and vibrant, with some sweet and some sour 
notes. A beautiful spritz makes this a great 
celebration wine. Drink me and enjoy me!