Background
Compared to many in the region, the Woodstock Shiraz is made to a more elegant, fruit driven style. Being a very vigorous red variety, the key is to manage our Shiraz leaf canopies carefully to ensure the best from our Shiraz vines.
Winemaking
Grapes for this Shiraz come from vines on the Estate which were planted in 1972 and 1974. The number of leaves are reduced to ensure perfect ripening of the berries with some exposure to sunlight and air. Yields are deliberately kept low for good flavour concentration. Maturation in 2 to 3 year old seasoned American oak for 18 months enhances its complexity without the oak dominating.
The Wine
A stylish and vibrant shiraz showing bursts of blackcurrants, spice and subtle hints of choc mint. The palate is full and rich in flavour, lush dark berries coat the mouth while savoury tannins provide an alluring texture that lingers. A food friendly wine and a classic example of McLaren Vale Shiraz in the glass.
Serving Suggestion
Beef Bourguignon on roasted new potatoes, smoked speck, Swiss brown mushrooms, carrot and celery with crispy pancetta and Bourguignon jus.
Winemakers
Scott Collett & Ben Glaetzer
Varietal Composition
100% Shiraz
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