The Mildura region was established as an agricultural settlement in the 1880s after Alfred Deakin, a former Prime Minister of Australia, encouraged California’s Chaffey Brothers to bring their irrigation expertise to Mildura. The region subsequently became one of the most productive agricultural areas in Australia specialising in citrus, olives, almonds and grapes.
The Deakin Estate range and the premium Alfred range were named in honour of this visionary, Alfred Deakin.
The Deakin Estate property was purchased in 1967 when vineyards were planted. Initially, the grapes grown were picked and sold as fruit. Wine production on the property did not begin until 1980 when a winery facility was built. Fruit quality and wine production improved and in 1994 Deakin Estate the brand was launched in the United Kingdom. A domestic launch followed with the release of the next vintage.
Deakin Estate vineyard is located at Red Cliffs, near Mildura in the North-West of Victoria. The region has become one of the most productive agricultural areas in Australia. There are 350 hectares under vine in the Deakin Estate vineyard. Main varieties include Colombard, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot. On-Site, Deakin Estate has always been at the forefront of viticultural management and research, working with the CSIRO and the University of Adelaide on an ongoing basis.
Grape Variety:Shiraz
Region: The fruit for this wine was harvested from our Deakin Estate vineyard in Red Cliffs, North West Victoria.
Harvest Date: Late February to mid March.
Vinification: The wine fermented in sweeping arm Potter fermenters with the pump-over program set for desired colour and tannin extraction. Pressing and malolactic fermentation (MLF) were followed by clarification before the best parcels were aged in American and French oak barrels. The separate batches were then brought back together to create the lovely resultant blend.
Winemaker’s Comments: Phil Spillman
Colour: Deep red.
Nose: Black plum with a well integrated hint of spicy oak. Lovely light mnotes of mint and coffee complement the fruit aromas.
Palate: Rich with juicy, dark berry fruits and well-balanced oak. The palate shows very pleasing structure and is enhanced by medium tannins, finishing with good length.
Cellaring Potential: Enjoy now but may also be cellared for up to three years.
Ideal Food Matches: Try a gourmet beef and stout pie with a side of crispy home-style potatoes and peas. Also a great accompaniment to a mild Asian beef stir-fry.
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