Vintage
2015
ABV
14.5%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
We planted this famous French variety in the
late nineties, the 2015 Tannat is only our fourth
release under our premium White Label range.
The Tannat’s famed tannins are demonstrated
in this black brooding monster. The Wine was
matured for two years using seasoned French
and American oak. This tightly structured wine
displays a bouquet of blackberry, Dutch
liquorice, passionfruit, and tangerine
complemented by hints of lavender and
raspberry. The robust palate exhibits black
forest fruits, blueberry, tamarillo, blue damson
plum, with hints of Kalamata olive and prunes,
coupled with cedary cigar box, peppermint,
and rosemary characters. If consumed early
this powerful wine will require lengthy aeration
and a rich meat or game dish.
Accolades
GOLD Medal AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2020, GOLD Medal AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2019, 94 Points Wine Orbit, 92 Points Wine Front
Winemaker's Bio
Now in the capable hands of Geoff Johnston, a winemaking graduate of Charles Sturt University and grandson of the winery’s founder, Pirramimma has seen many significant changes, including the construction of a 3100m²
naturally cooled rammed earth barrel storage facility and the expansion of vineyards to 240 acres and 13 varieties. Known as a “Professor of Soil”, he has also spent over 25 years converting Pirramimma’s sterile land into a living organism, as well as reducing the winery’s ecological footprint through various projects including solar systems, dams and even a wine turbine.
As a winemaker, Geoff has a worldly perspective. After a study trip to France his interest for the Bordeaux grape variety, Petit Verdot was developed. Geoff planted a small trial area of the grape in 1983, which has since expanded to 35 acres of mature vines. Pirramimma Petit Verdot vintages have been awarded internationally multiple times with European wine magazine WeinWisser asking… ‘is there any better Petit Verdot in the world?’
Geoff not only pioneered Petit Verdot in Australia, he was the first to introduce the Southern French variety Tannat to McLaren Vale.
In 2021, Geoff celebrated his 50th vintage – a fitting half century for the accomplished cricketer and dogged batsman.
