Schild Estate Sparkling Shiraz NV from the southern Barossa is a deeply coloured, proudly Aussie “red fizz” that nails the balance between decadent dark fruit, gentle sweetness and refreshing sparkle. This Schild Estate Sparkling Shiraz NV is the kind of bottle that turns a casual catch‑up into a bit of a celebration.

In the glass it pours deep ruby‑purple with a lively purple foam, bursting with fragrant plum, mulberry and dark cherry, supported by blackberry, kirsch, milk chocolate, clove spice and a touch of earth. The palate is creamy, full and round, loaded with juicy berry and Morello cherry flavours, soft tannins and a refreshing acid line that cuts through the subtle sweetness, finishing long, savoury and moreish.

Schild Estate Sparkling Shiraz is brilliant with glazed Christmas ham, bacon‑wrapped roasts, BBQ pork, chargrilled sausages, smokey ribs or even a rich duck or mushroom dish. It’s also a ripper brunch option with bacon and eggs or a Boxing Day leftover feast in Adelaide, and with 93–94‑point scores in the bag, it offers serious value for festive drinking.