Lavoro Shiraz 2023

A classic example of McLaren Vale Shiraz. Deep garnet, with a red brick hue. The nose shows plum and black fruit notes with a hint of toasty oak and dark chocolate. The palate is medium to full bodied with linear tannins. American and French oak play a supporting role to plum and raspberry fruit flavours.

James Mungall is a third-generation Patritti family member and carries on the family tradition of winemaking at the Dover Gardens winery. He first began helping out in the winery around the time he learned to walk and has worked in his family’s business ever since. James is a very skilled and dedicated winemaker. He is passionate about continuing his family’s winemaking history and has great respect for the past and view to the future. Ben Heide’s love for the wine industry began when he took his first job working on vineyards in McLaren Vale after finishing high school. Ben first met James at Uni and then started working for Patritti part time while studying. Following completion of his degree, he spent several years making wine in McLaren Vale. James and Ben continued to keep in touch over the years through their love of wine and Ben returned to Patritti in 2006 to work as a winemaker.