2017 Reserve Shiraz

Varietals (%’S):  100% Shiraz

Appearance:  Rich, deep red with purple tints.

Aroma:  Lifted aromas of blueberry, lavender & cherry with cedar, vanilla bean & exotic dried spice.

Palate:  The inclusion of 20% whole bunches during ferment confers structure & perfume – including hints of orange zest & lavender to intertwine with the blue fruits & spice.  A medium weighted, elegant wine with oak & acid in perfect balance, allowing the perfumed fruits, savoury spices & sinew of tannin to fully express & elaborate across the palate.    

Oak Detail:  18 months maturation in a combination of 40% new & balance 2^nd & 3^rd use French oak barriques & Puncheons – Mercurey, Sirugue, Francois Freres & St.Martin.

Cellaring:  Suitably fresh, vibrant & balanced to allow for immediate consumption this wine has all the necessary components to evolve gracefully over the next 10-12 years.

Residual Sugar:  0.2 g/L

Awards & Ratings:  94pts – 2020 Halliday Wine Companion;

93pts (ranked 1 of 15 2017 Margaret River Shiraz) – The Real Review;

Bronze – 2018 Wine Show of WA

Reviews:  "Serious intent in building complexity with 20% whole bunches, both pre & post maceration plus 15 months in 40% new oak. Red & black fruit, brown spice, a faint herbal ribbon, then cedar & vanilla bean notes. All the elements are there, just requiring a little more time to knit together. Drink by 2030" David Bicknell, 2020 Wine Companion

“Deep red colour with a good tint of purple, & a shy savoury, earthy, dry spice aroma & flavour. It's medium-bodied & lean-ish, dry & savoury, with attractive elegance & appealing flavour. The tannins are ample & firm. The structure tight. A bit oaky, but good concentration. It's a very smart wine. Drink 2020-2034.” Houn Hooke, The Real Review, 21 Aug 2019