2020 Reserve Shiraz
We make some of Western Australia's best Shiraz, as a result of the micro-climate found in the lowest part, the gully area of our Swan Valley vineyard.
The gully's clay river soil and cooler temperatures create this outstanding Shiraz, oh and a bit of decent winemaking too!
The 2020 is looking sensational:
- Hand-picked and sorted
- crushed and de-stemmed
- open fermented after 36 hours cold soak
- 10 days on skins
- into French oak for 12 months maturation
James Halliday on the 2018 Reserve Shiraz: 95/100
Ray Jordan: West Australian on the 2018 Reserve Shiraz 94/100
A generous sweet fruit shiraz from the Swan that really delivers plenty. It's powerfully structured but with that Swan Valley softness that makes the region's wines so appealing as youngsters. The oak has been well managed and the tanins carefully tuned to dial in the fruit perfectly. A touch of coffee and spicy plum adds to the palate complexity.
Spiced plum, forest fruits with hints of black pepper, star anise and tomato leaf.
The palate bursts with plum & mulberry, there are undertones of dark chocolate, vanilla & spice. Soft, lush tannins and balanced acidity lead into a long, uplifted, fruity finish.
Cellar until 2035