{"product_id":"billy-button-sparkling-red-nv-750ml","title":"Billy Button Sparkling Red NV 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Juicy Alpine Valleys sparkling red with black cherry, blackberry, violets and lively bubbles.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilly Button Sparkling Red NV takes the traditional Australian sparkling red idea and gives it a distinctly Alpine Valleys twist. Instead of relying solely on Shiraz, winemaker Jo Marsh blends Durif and Saperavi with a splash of Shiraz, creating a sparkling red with loads of dark fruit, freshness and personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack cherry, blackberry and plum lead the way, joined by cranberry, violets, bramble and sweet spice. The palate is juicy and energetic with generous bubbles, fresh red and dark fruit and enough tannin to stop things becoming overly sweet or simple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a great bottle when you want sparkling wine but feel like something considerably more interesting than another glass of Prosecco. Chill it down, open it at a barbecue or put it on the Christmas table. Sparkling red does not need to wait until December, but it certainly knows what to do when it gets there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black cherry, cranberry and blackberry with violets, bramble and sweet spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Juicy and lively with cherry, blackberry and plum, generous bubbles and a gentle tannin structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh and fruity with lingering dark berries, spice and a subtle touch of sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 92 Points \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\"\u003eSparkling red needs the kind of injection of energy and lightness of touch that Jo Marsh brings to the style. Here, we see it aromatic, fragrant in lifted black cherry, cranberry, violets and sweet spice. The palate is fleshy, juicy but tannic firm with a brightness of red fruits and an easy going nature, finishing with a pastille sweetness. A blend of durif and saperavi with a splash of shiraz brings something new and welcome to the style. Jeni Port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe well chilled with barbecue meats, glazed ham, roast pork, charcuterie or a good selection of cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also a terrific festive wine. The combination of bubbles, dark fruit and freshness works particularly well alongside the mixture of sweet, salty and savoury flavours that inevitably ends up covering the Christmas table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilly Button was created by winemaker Jo Marsh in 2014 to showcase the remarkable diversity of Victoria's Alpine Valleys. Rather than concentrating on only a handful of familiar grapes, the range explores the many alternative varieties that thrive in this cool climate region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sparkling Red fits that philosophy perfectly. Durif provides depth, Saperavi brings colour and character, and a little Shiraz helps pull everything together. It is recognisably Australian sparkling red, just with the rule book left somewhere else.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade primarily for immediate enjoyment. Drink it young while the black cherry, blackberry, violet and spice characters are bright and energetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one bottle where finding an excuse to open it now makes considerably more sense than finding somewhere to cellar it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilly Button Sparkling Red NV received \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92 Points from Jeni Port for Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who highlighted the wine's aromatic black cherry, cranberry, violet and sweet spice character and the freshness Jo Marsh brings to the sparkling red style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampbell Mattinson also awarded it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e91 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, describing a dry, fruity and savoury sparkling red with good length and freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Billy Button Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Non Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Durif, Saperavi, Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alpine Valleys, Victoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sparkling Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry with a subtle touch of sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium Bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crown Seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Flavours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Cherry, Blackberry, Plum, Cranberry, Violet, Bramble, Sweet Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":50818698477785,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Billy_Button_Sparkling_Red_NV_750ml.png?v=1793848822","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/billy-button-sparkling-red-nv-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}