2021 Barossa Valley Shiraz

2021 Barossa Valley ShirazVineyard Fruit for this wine was sourced from three separate blocks in our seven hectare vineyard on the banks of Greenock Creek. Planted in the mid 90s on their own roots this 1654 clone Shiraz thrives on the red clay loam over limestone that makes this one of the great sub regions of Barossa. East west row orientation provides perfect sun protection through the heat of the growing season and the south facing aspect creates bright fruit and an air of

with the balance destemmed

this vineyard was planted in 1970 on a red clay loam overlaying limestone

The wine remained on lees until October 2021 when it was racked and returned

At an altitude of 220m and planted on deep silty grey loam overlaying yellow clay

Palate – Soft silky palate

raspberries

After three weeks on skins the two parcels were pressed together before overnight settling and racking to seasoned French oak

the balance was direct tipped on top as whole bunches

Planted in 2000 on a north facing slope in Victoria’s Pyrenees

Palate – Creamy mouthfeel with a lovely line of zesty acid through the middle

50% was destemmed into a small open top fermenter

this vineyard produces fruit with a high aromatic potential and good natural acidity