Pirramimma, McLaren Vale
Pirramimma was founded by Alexander Campbell Johnston in 1892 and has been owned and operated by the Johnston family ever since.
The Johnston family arrived in South Australia in 1839 and in 1892 Alexander, the tenth of thirteen children, purchased 97 hectares of rich farmland southeast of the then fledgling village of McLaren Vale. He named his land Pirramimma, an Aboriginal phrase meaning "the moon and the stars".
The vineyard soils vary from sandy, on the rise, to rich dark loam on the flat. Over 60% of the vineyards are planted to premium red wine varieties, including Shiraz,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot ( for Australia's first 100% Petit Verdot wine ), with Chardonnay the largest single white grape planting on the estate.
The colour is black/deep brick red, with aromas of spicy blackberry, dark plum and briary characters. There is rich blackcurrant, loganberry and prune flavours on the palate with hints of dark chocolate integrated by mocha oak and balanced by firm tannin. It is a full bodied wine with excellent weight and structure, and with careful cellaring, will continue to develop for many years.
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WINERY RATING |
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| James Halliday, |
Australian Wine Companion 2009 |
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