Shiraz
2021 Shiraz
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Moutfilling complexity, warmth, depth, length and balance: described as the closest to Grange you'll ever get, Rob simply describes his wine as 'comfortable'. A legendary, showstopping wine.
Wine Details
- Region McLaren Vale, South Australia
- Vintage 2021
- Type Red Wine
- Variety Shiraz
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 14%
- PH
3.51
- Standard Drinks 8
- Acidity
6.8
- Sugar
Less than 1 g
- Maturation
2.5 years in French and American oak, new and used
- Closure ScrewCap
- Bottling Date
2019
- Harvest Date
2016
- Background
'The closest thing to Grange you'll ever get' - The Advertiser.
- Vineyard Notes
McLaren Vale blended vineyards.
- Winemaking
Black as the ace of spades ex-fermenter, then 2 years in barrel with a 'rack and return' every 2 months to keep the wine fresh, clean, complex, integrated and to garner great maturity and development.
- Tasting Notes
Dark, rich, supple, mouthfilling, chocolately and beautifully complex.
- Style
Dark, rich and complex.
- Colour
Dark and plush,
- Bouquet
Dark, rich, supple, mouthfilling, chocolately and beautifully complex.
- Palate
Dark, rich, supple, mouthfilling, chocolately and beautifully complex.
- Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential
Now and will improve to stunning complexity over the next 10-15 years.
- Food Matches
On its own, or with slow-cooked meals.
Wine Details
- Region McLaren Vale, South Australia
- Vintage 2021
- Type Red Wine
- Variety Shiraz
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 14%
- PH
3.51
- Standard Drinks 8
- Acidity
6.8
- Sugar
Less than 1 g
- Maturation
2.5 years in French and American oak, new and used
- Closure ScrewCap
- Bottling Date
2019
- Harvest Date
2016
- Background
'The closest thing to Grange you'll ever get' - The Advertiser.
- Vineyard Notes
McLaren Vale blended vineyards.
- Winemaking
Black as the ace of spades ex-fermenter, then 2 years in barrel with a 'rack and return' every 2 months to keep the wine fresh, clean, complex, integrated and to garner great maturity and development.
- Tasting Notes
Dark, rich, supple, mouthfilling, chocolately and beautifully complex.
- Style
Dark, rich and complex.
- Colour
Dark and plush,
- Bouquet
Dark, rich, supple, mouthfilling, chocolately and beautifully complex.
- Palate
Dark, rich, supple, mouthfilling, chocolately and beautifully complex.
- Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential
Now and will improve to stunning complexity over the next 10-15 years.
- Food Matches
On its own, or with slow-cooked meals.