Country: Australia
Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
Year: 2021
VINEYARD & VINTAGE
Grapes were sourced from a careful selection of low interventionist vineyards across the stunning McLaren Vale region, from Blewitt Springs and Seaview in the North through to Willunga and Sellicks Hill in the South. The range of sites vary greatly in soil, aspect, and vine age, and when combine create a complex wine that reflects the true, rich character of McLaren Vale shiraz.
McLaren Vale fared well in a challenging vintage, due to the moderating influence of the Gulf St Vincent, reliable spring rainfall and and excellent water management; enabling the vines to
grow unimpeded during hot spells. Yield was slightly impacted by a hailstorm during flower-ing in November, and a day in January where temperatures soared to 46.6°C, burning some leaves and fruit. Harvest was fast and furious and while quality was exceptional, yields were down by up to 25%.
WINEMAKING
Harvested in the early morning and crushed into 70 year old open concrete vats. Fermentation initiated by indigenous yeast. Ferment management included careful pump overs, hand plung-ing and a short stint of post fermentation maceration. Basket pressed and allowed to mature in new and aged French oak puncheons and hogsheads for 12 – 14 months before final barrel selection and blending. Bottled without fining.
TASTING NOTE
Rich red with magenta hues. The aromatics are dominated by black cherry, dark chocolate and spice, while intense chocolate and liquorice characters abound on the palate. Lovely soft tannins lead to a silky, smooth finish.
VARIETAL
Shiraz
REGION
McLaren Vale
BARREL AGEING
12-14 months in French
Puncheons and Hogsheads
TECHNICAL
Alcohol - 14.5%
pH - 3.57
Residual Sugar - <2 g/L
Total Acidity - 6.1 g/L
CELLAR POTENTIAL
2030
WINEMAKER
Tony Ingle
Vegan Friendly
SKU: 4099003
