White Label Tannat 2015

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.

GOLD Medal AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2020, GOLD Medal AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2019, 94 Points Wine Orbit, 92 Points Wine Front

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.