Vintage
2018
ABV
14.5%
AUD$ FOB / 9L Case
Above $200.00
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Fruit for this wine was picked in early March at optimum ripeness and immediately crushed and destemmed. Ferment was maintained, on skins, between 22-25C and once at its peak, the grapes were pressed to 100% new, high grade American oak hogsheads to allow the wine to finish its ferment. Malolactic fermentation was completed in the same barrels before racking twice over the next 19 months prior to bottling.
With an intense colour and multi-layered palate, aromas of smoky dark chocolate interplay with spicy black pepper & juicy, dark berry fruit, showing all the hallmarks of world-class McLaren Vale Shiraz.
Accolades
94 points - James Halliday, 94 points/Gold Medal - Tastings.com, 2 x Gold Medals - Mundus Vini Grand International Wine Awards, Gold Medal - San Francisco International Wine Competition
Winemaker's Bio
Hamish Maguire is Shottesbrooke’s General Manager and Head Winemaker, and it is his mission is to build upon the legacy of his stepfather, Shottesbrooke founder, Nick Holmes.
After much experience gained travelling the world and studying the art of winemaking, Hamish’s passion continually drives Shottesbrooke’s expansion & evolution, whilst maintaining the high quality of wines for which it is known. As a result, Shottesbrooke is regularly recognised by various leading, and well respected global wine commentators, and has also been awarded an array of medals and trophies across both nationally and internationally accredited wine shows and competitions.
