Sparkling Shiraz Cabernet!

Karatta Wines is owned by David & Peg Woods, wine lovers who established their farm, Griffin Pastoral Company in 1975, some 43 years ago. In the late 90’s they planted Tenison Vineyard, purchasing 12 Mile and the winery in the early 00’s in order to produce wines rather than just sell fruit. Today, we strive to craft wines which encapsulate our unique piece of ancient seabed soils, maritime winds, and cool temps. Our Robe vineyards are truly exceptional examples of Australian terroir.

Karatta uses classic varieties for our sparkling wines: Pinot Noir (for body and weight) and Chardonnay (length and freshness) for whites and rosé. Great Australian red blend varieties are used for our sparkling red. We utilise press cycles, the taking of free run juice and pressings fractions and, with separate ferments, create “building blocks” to add complexity, the heart or foundation to making great sparkling wines.

Our cool, slow, primary ferments help highlight the purity of fruit and all wines complete malolactic fermentation. Neutral yeast strains are employed to create a delicate bubble without enhancing or distracting from the overall balance of the wine.

NV Karatta Griffin Sparkling

50% Shiraz, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon

Behold the mythical Griffin! - A majestic and powerful creature, said to be guardian of treasure and a symbol of divine power. In 1977 the Woods family established Griffin Pastoral Company and built a significant landholding in the beautiful coastal hinterland, 15 minutes from the town of Robe. They are now home to the vineyards - a gem at the heart of the Karatta story.