Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $31.26Original AUD 45.00≈ €27.82 · £23.50 | haselgrove.com.au ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.58
Grape Varieties Shiraz 55%; Cabernet Sauvignon 42%; Cabernet Franc 3%
Drinking Window Drink now to 2035
Region McLaren Vale
Harvest Dates 1 March–24 March 2021
Sites Seaview, Whites Valley, McLaren Flat, Blewitt Springs and Willunga, all within McLaren Vale
Fermentation Vessels Open fermenters; barrels for completion of malolactic fermentation
Maceration 12 days
Oak Types French oak
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Fruit was destemmed but not crushed into open fermenters, followed by a 3-day cold soak and plunging three times daily. It remained on skins for 12 days before pressing, with malolactic fermentation completed in barrel. Batches remained separate until blending after 15 months of maturation in new and seasoned French oak. The producer also lists TA as 6.2 but supplies neither a unit nor an acid-equivalent basis, so that figure is not normalized as total acidity.
Tasting Notes Dark fruits and berries, redcurrant, mocha, chocolate, mint/menthol and oak spice; full-bodied, with balanced acidity, velvety tannins and a persistent finish
Critics Ratings 95 points — Wine Showcase; 93 points — James Halliday Wine Companion 2025; 91 points — Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot
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