Estate Shiraz 2018

The fruit for this Shiraz comes mostly from our 21 year old unirrigated Jackson's Lane vineyard, South Heathcote, where the fruit is always powerful in style. The balance comes from the left over portion of the old original 1971 block vines. The wine is made with 25% whole bunch fermentation and is matured for 2 years in 20% new French oak prior to bottling, in March 2019. The wine has concentrated fruit intensity with a soft but firm tannin finish. It will continue to soften and gain complexity over a 5-15 years.

Varietal: Shiraz

Vintage: 2018

Region: Heathcote

Enclosure: Screw Cap

Alc/Vol: 14.5%

Peak Drinking: 2023 - 2038

Winemaker: Peter Dredge