2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
pH 3.63
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Drinking Window 2023–2036
Region McLaren Vale
Harvest Dates 27 February–17 March 2021
Fermentation Vessels Open fermenters, followed by barrels for completion of fermentation and malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Destemmed whole berries were placed in open fermenters and plunged three times daily for 12 days, then pressed. Fermentation was completed and malolactic fermentation undertaken in new and seasoned French-oak barrels. Batches remained separate until blending after 20 months. The producer also reports TA 6.5 but supplies neither a unit nor an acid-equivalent basis, so it cannot safely be stored as total_acidity_gl.
Tasting Notes Lifted blackberry, mulberry and savoury spice aromas; black cherry, mulberry, cocoa-nib chocolate and cedar flavours; structural palate with ripe, supple, persistent tannins.
Critics Ratings 94
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Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Region McLaren Vale
Tasting Notes Big and vibrant, with chocolate, mint and berry complexity.
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