Pirramimma, McLaren Vale, South Australia
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.
Tasting Notes
This soft, elegant wine is a blend of Estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot produced from twenty year old vines. A combination of high cordon trellis, hand pruning and ideal regional growing conditions produce grapes with a full berry flavour and good acid balance.
The nose exhibits spicy berry and plum like characteristics, with the palate showing considerable complexity and richness, balanced with soft oak tannins.
This wine represents excellent value for money (check the price at Cellar Door), and has won numerous medals.
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WINERY RATING |
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| James Halliday, |
Australian Wine Companion 2009 |
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