Limited Release Shiraz 2016, 750ml

Appearance: Deep garnet with a tawny hue.

Bouquet: The nose starts with pronounced dark chocolate, dark plum, raisin, and prune aromas. Further depth reveals the presence of a dark fruitcake essence, intertwined with nuances of tobacco, cedar wood, and black pepper.

Palate: Dark liquorice, fennel, and cumin seed. Tannins possess a wild, chalky nature, fully coating the palate. This Shiraz demonstrates a robust, concentrated structure with a vibrant acidity that lends graceful support to the back palate. The finish lingers with umami undertones and an interplay of savoury notes. When compared to its Shiraz peers within our portfolio, this expression stands out as a showcase of tertiary characteristics.

The quality of this wine begins in the vineyard, where sitting on fine silty clay that dries early in summer forces the goodness into the fruit. Yields are low but the quality is wonderful. Due to the cooling influence of the Adelaide Hills, this block is usually one of the last to be harvested allowing time for the fruit flavours and tannins to develop gradually. Grapes are then gently crushed and fermented spending two months on lees for optimum extraction of tannins and colour. Following fermentation, the wine is softly pressed into French and American oak where it undergoes maturation for up to 18 months. Following maturation, the wine is blended and prepared for bottling. No animal products are used for fining or filtration. Vegan Friendly

Alc: 13.6%
Sugar: 5.2 g/L
pH: 3.28
Acidity: 7.4 g/L

15’
Grand Gold – Frankfurt International Wine Show 2023
Gold – London Wine Competition 2023
Silver – International Wine Challenge 2023
Silver – Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
Silver – International Wine & Spirits Competition 2022