2020 Joanna Shiraz
Aromas of dark chocolate and vanilla rise from the glass, unfolding into layers of ripe blackberry and cassis with a subtle hint of spice. The palate is full and opulent, offering impressive weight and depth, supported by finely judged oak. Smooth yet structured tannins provide power and definition, promising graceful evolution and added complexity with up to 10 years of cellaring.
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VARIETY/VARITIES: 100% Shiraz
REGION: Wrattonbully
HARVEST DATE: 14TH April 2020
HARVEST BAUME: 14.2
BOTTLING DATE: 21st October 2025
BOTTLING ANALYSIS: Alcohol: 14 %, TA: 6.6, pH: 3.60
MATURATION: 28 months in new American & Second Use French, tightly grained, hogsheads.
WINE STYLE: Luscious, opulent and intense
COLOUR: Dark purple
WINEMAKER: Luke Tocaciu
FOOD PAIRING: Slow roasted lamb shoulder
FOOD PAIRING [V]: Creamy mushroom stroganoff
TASTING NOTE:
Aromas of dark chocolate and vanilla rise from the glass, unfolding into layers of ripe blackberry and cassis with a subtle hint of spice. The palate is full and opulent, offering impressive weight and depth, supported by finely judged oak. Smooth yet structured tannins provide power and definition, promising graceful evolution and added complexity with up to 10 years of cellaring.
VINTAGE NOTE:
A cool growing season and above average rainfall lead to a mild growing season that presented some challenges towards the end of harvest. Fortunately the rain cleared enough for the Shiraz to ripen and be picked just in time. It was the stand out variety of the season with the balance of spice and ripeness returning to a more traditional style cool climate wine.
94 Points: James Halliday 2021
96 Points: - Huon Hooke 2018
95 Points: James Halliday 2018
SILVER: International Cool Climate Wine Show 2018
SILVER: Limestone Coast Wine Show 2017
SILVER: Australian Small Winemakers Wine Show 2017
SILVER: Wine Showcase New Release Tasting 2017
BEST IN CLASS: Winestate Magazine " New Releases" July/ August 2017