Leasingham Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz 1998

Sunday, Nov 23 2008 · Posted in Clare Valley, Sparkling, shiraz et al 

By Campbell Mattinson

In dispatches Seppelt’s Show Reserve Sparkling Shiraz is usually mentioned alongside Rockford Black Shiraz and Primo Estate’s Joseph as the top-ranked Aussie sparkling reds. On the few occasions that I’ve lined them all up though Leasingham’s Classic Clare has a disarming ability to knock them all over - particularly the outstanding 1994 version. I’ve reviewed the 1995 but I suspect that I’ve missed a couple of releases - I’ll try to chase up both the 1996 and 1997 at some stage. I’m not sure if there is a 1999 but as with Seppelt’s Show Reserve, I suspect that the Leasingham Classic Clare sparkling will soon jump a few vintages (for the same reasons as Seppelt) and likely become a fresher release. The days of premium sparkling reds being released as ten year olds are slowly disappearing.

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Price : $55
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2008 - 2013
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