Showing off the strengths of McLaren Vale.
Shiraz
There is no doubt that Shiraz grows well in McLaren Vale. The Mediterranean climate of McLaren Vale is further enhanced by the maritime affects of the St Vincent Gulf, merely a stones throw away from some vineyards. The bright sunny days and cool nights ensure a long, healthy ripening season producing great flavour, colour and tannin while preserving the natural grape acidity. We let the vineyards do the talking by preserving and enhancing the fruit with gentle hand-plunging and basket pressing.
Tasting notes; “The colour is a deep plum red with purple hues. On the aroma. spice, leather and game, with herbs, white pepper and mulberry notes. The palate is warm, smooth and long with good acidity providing a fine structure along its length. There are plenty of red berry fruits just waiting to come forward once its youthful tannin softens.” Scott Heidrich, Winemaker.
Style features
Open fermented, hand plunged and basket pressed. Matured in 2+ YO American and French hogsheads and puncheons.
Vintage Rating
7/10. A cool year producing finer, more aromatic styles with well balanced acidity.
Food Matching
Drink with Moroccan spiced lamb and couscous, roasted vegetable ratatouille, home made Angus beef burgers and Puttanesca pasta.
When to drink
Drink now to 2028.
KEVIN HEATH (verified owner) –
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Western Australia, Australia
Was this review helpful to you?Anthony H. (verified owner) –
A full bodied shiraz which will reward cellaring, which is what I have done…