Vintage
2019
ABV
15%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Our 2018 super-premium William Frederick Shiraz delivers an opaque, ink-black wine in the glass. The aromatics are dense, intense, complex, savoury and spicy, with a volley of violet/spring blossom florals popping over the top. The palate is dominated by big velvety pillows of fruit, which are masking substantial foundations of submerged tannins. This is a big, but elegant, ‘depth-charge’ of high country Shiraz.
Cellar under the right condition with confidence for up to 15-20 years.
Vegan.
History of Achievement:
2019 - Trophy | Australian Shiraz | South Australian Shiraz | Eden Valley Shiraz | 2023 IWC
2019 | Australian Shiraz Trophy - 2023 IWC
2019 | South Australian Shiraz Trophy - 2023 IWC
2019 | Eden Valley Shiraz Trophy - 2023 IWC
2019 | Gold - 2023 IWC
2019 | Gold - 2023 London Wine Competition
2018 - Gold | 2022 IWC
2018 - Silver | 2022 London Wine Comp
2018 - Silver | 2021 San Francisco Int Wine Comp
2017 - Silver | 2021 Melbourne Int Wine Comp
2016 - Silver | 2020 Melbourne Int Wine Comp
2015 - Silver | 2018 San Francisco Int Wine Comp
2013 - Gold | 2018 Melbourne Int Wine Comp
2012 - Double Gold | 2017 San Francisco Int Wine Comp
2012 - Double Gold | 2016 Melbourne Int Wine Comp
Accolades
Gold | 2022 IWC
Silver | 2022 London Wine Comp
Silver | 2021 San Francisco Int Wine Comp
Winemaker's Bio
Joanne Irvine’s winemaking career began at an early age, following her father James Irvine “Master Merlot Maker” around the winery from age seven, undertaking the ritual tasting of ferments and wine blending.
In 2010 Jo established Wine Wise; a small batch processing facility in the Barossa to provide winemaking services to small, boutique producers. Jo believes that great wines are created by synergy and attention to detail in both the vineyard and the winery. She strives for excellence and brings passion to the quality of the wines she produces for Brockenchack.
