Chandon Sparkling Red
Sparkling Wine
Fans of Australian sparkling Shiraz will enjoy Chandon Sparkling Red wine. It is a good match for Thanksgiving dinner, charcuterie or smoky meats with a barbeque rub or sauce. See below for ratings and a description of Chandon Sparkling Red wine.
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*Chandon Sparkling Red was not categorized for sweetness according to traditional sparkling wine classification. It has some perceivable residual sugar. An appropriate classification for this full bodied wine would align more with still wine classification: off dry.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright deep ruby with moderate steady bubbles.
Aroma/bouquet: Blackberry compote, strawberry and baker's spices.
Palate: Black cherry, cranberry sauce, nutmeg.
Additional comments: Not for everyone but fans of Australian sparkling Shiraz will enjoy this. Flavorful, fruity and unique. A good match for Thanksgiving dinner, charcuterie or smoky meats with a barbeque rub or sauce.
When to drink: Chandon Sparkling Red is ready to drink at release.
| Sparkling Red Details
Label: Chandon Sparkling Red
House/Winery: Chandon
Wine Category: Sparkling Wine
Region & Country: California USA
Type (Style): Non-vintage, Red
Sweetness Level: *see above.
Dosage/Residual Sugar: na
Distribution: available only through the winery
Grapes: 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Zinfandel
Alcohol: 13%
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Chandon Sparkling Red
Production
Chandon uses the traditional method for their sparkling wine production. Chandon Sparkling Red is matured for 12 months in the cellar before disgorgement. Initial fermentation is on the skins of the grapes with second fermentation in the bottle resulting in a fully flavored sparkling red wine.
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