Powerful, rustic, gutsy (and cheaper than it ought to be), this Shiraz is the kind of satisfying quaffer that Australia built its wine reputation on more than 100 years ago.  The smoke/spicy deep eucalyptus flavors are just waiting for ribs slathered with sticky barbeque sauce, sausages on the grill, or fajitas with a fiery red sauce.

This is an exquisite wine crafted using Taltarni’s finest winemaking methods.  Small wine parcels are cool fermented to retain fresh fruit characters, with the wine undergoing extended skin contact to enhance the complexity of the wine and soften tannins.  10% of the wine undergoes end of ferment in barrel integrating subtle oak, cedar, and spice characteristics.  The wine then undergoes about 18 months maturation in 60% new oak, mainly French barrels with about 10% American oak.

Winemaker’s Notes

A vibrant magenta red color showing youthfulness whilst sophisticated on the nose with concentrated aromas of blueberries and mocha.  Very appealing to drink now but built to cellar with confidence for at least ten years.

Production Area

Victoria, Pyrenees 100% Estate Grown

Vineyard Characteristics

Pyrenees regional benchmark style, sourced from mature and carefully nurtured shiraz vines from Taltarni’s Estate.  A selection of fruit for this wine is from an old shiraz clone planted in 1864.

90 Points – Wine Spectator

Price:  $24.99

Case Price:  $254.99