Vintage
2018
ABV
14.5%
AUD$ FOB / 9L Case
$100.00 – $149.99
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
The exceptional 2018 vintage conditions
guaranteed slow ripening and distinctive
varietal character. We selected the parcels of
fruit from our “Orchard Block” which was
planted in 1967 using the famous low yielding
“Reynell Clone” of Cabernet Sauvignon and
our 30-year-old “Pig and Pony” vineyard.
The wine exhibits a bouquet of lifted
blackcurrant, violets and mint, with bramble
notes and hints of cedar oak. With the palate
showing intense briary blackberry, red currant
and spicy black cherry flavours, with hints of
quince, red capsicum and Kalamata olive. This
powerful yet elegant wine is framed by
balanced tannins and subtle oak, finishing
with great length.
Accolades
95 Points Wine Orbit, 91 Points Wine Pilot, GOLD Medal AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2021, 93 Points The Real Review
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.
