Collection: ANDREW GARRETT

Andrew Garrett was established in McLaren Vale in 1983 and its Sparkling Shiraz has become one of Australia's icons of the style. It's deep ruby red with a fine persistent bead, showing rich fruit and aromas of spiced cherries and plum, a luscious palate with subtle spice, soft acidity and fine tannins, finishing crisp and fresh with lingering blackcurrant.

Andrew Garrett grapes are harvested with berries full of intense plum, blackberry and liquorice, then fermented warm to maximise flavour and colour extraction. The wine spends a minimum of 12 months in a combination of old French and American oak barrels before being made sparkling using the Charmat method, which preserves fresh, vibrant fruit and keeps the style consistent year to year.

Chill it properly — around 8–10°C, cooler than you would serve a still red. That's the mistake most people make. Serve it in a flute or a white wine glass. It's famously versatile across the day: breakfast, lunch or dinner, and it's a Christmas table tradition in many Australian homes.

Anything you'd pair with a still Shiraz works here, plus a few things you might not expect. Classic matches are Christmas turkey and ham, glazed pork, duck, rare roast beef and barbecued meats. The bubbles and sweetness also handle spice well, so it's excellent with Sichuan or a rich curry, and it's a genuine partner for chocolate desserts.

Sippify stocks Andrew Garrett Sparkling Shiraz in 750ml and the 200ml piccolo, which is perfect for gifting, picnics and single servings. Sippify delivers Australia-wide (excluding NT and some remote areas), usually dispatching within 1–2 business days.