Apostle Shiraz Durif 2017

Apostle puts a spin on the classic Mclaren Vale Shiraz by adding Durif. Coming from the Kuitpo sub-region of the Adelaide Hills, the Durif is less of the typical velvety opulence that it usually expresses, instead enhancing the black pepper, white pepper and star anise spice of the Blewitt Springs Shiraz. The resulting wine has the feel of a Syrah, from a region famous for its Shiraz.

Adelaide local Sam Berketa joined Alpha Box & Dice as Head Winemaker in 2016 at just 26 years old, where he has evolved the existing legacy of wines and created new ‘letters’ under his unique winemaking philosophy. Sam has worked in wineries in McLaren Vale, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Rheinhessen (Germany), Barolo (Italy) and Monterey (USA), applying knowledge gained in each vineyard to improve Alpha Box & Dice wines every vintage. Sam ensures that every Alpha Box & Dice wine is innovative, relevant, incredibly drinkable and most importantly – the best expression of the fruit and environment. To achieve this, Sam works with his network of growers year round, ensuring appropriate care and consideration has gone into the vineyard so that the quality of the fruit is translated into the glass.