2020 Half Bottle Shiraz

This small 375ml wine is the perfect size for when you just want a glass but dont want to open a whole bottle.

Appearance
Vibrant purple hue.

Bouquet
Earth and Forest floor notes, briar, fennel and red/blue berries on the bouquet.

Palate
The palate in driven by savoury line, with cherry pip tannins and oak in the background. Cool climate in character, with a taut tannin/acid drive that offers freshness and balance.

Fermentation
Shiraz was destemmed, and then fermented in small open vats. Pressed to barrel for malolactic fermentation and matured in French oak barriques (10% new) for 11 months, then bottled in February 2020.

Conclusion
Drink now or over the next 2 to 8 years.

REVIEWS & RATINGS

90 points, Jeni Port - Halliday Wine Companion 2023 - 'Destemmed fruit, fermented in small open vats. Matured 11 months in French barriques (10% new). Raises the ripeness and generosity levels from the 2019 release with an ample, full-blooded Geelong shiraz. Nutmeg, cassia bark, blackberry, dark cherry, coffee grounds and dusty cacao aromas. Works a lively herbal savoury line through the palate with cherry pip tannins and oak all subtly brought together to close. A supple, pleasurable wine to enjoy now or a few years down the track.'