MR.MICK
Mr Mick is named after K.H. (Mr Mick) Knappstein, a legend within the Australian winemaking industry. One of Mr Mick’s passions in life was to make wines for everyone to enjoy, a tradition his last apprentice, local winemaker Tim Adams continues in his name. Today, Tim and his wife, Pam, are proud custodians of this landmark property, the former Leasingham winery.
TIM ADAMS
Tim Adams' formative years were spent in South Australia's Clare Valley. As a Clare lad growing up among pioneering grape growers and winemakers, it was no surprise that in his final year of school Tim eschewed studying in favour of writing to Clare Valley wineries seeking employment. The recipient of one such letter was Mr Mick Knappstein at the Stanley Wine Company, which led to Tim securing a position as winery cellar hand in 1975. A fortuitous beginning for Tim, who found himself mentored by a revered pioneer of the modern Australian wine industry. The first release of wines under Tim Adams' own label was in September 1986, by which time Tim had left the Stanley Wine Company. 'Mr Mick' continued to encourage the young winemaker, embracing Tim as his last apprentice, a relationship that continued until him passing in 1997.
Mr Mick’s favourite red variety was without doubt, Shiraz.
From his early days working in the vineyards to the end of his amazing career
57 years later, wines made from Clare Valley Shiraz captivated him with their
power and elegant synergism. This wine seeks to emulate just that style,
elegant yet flavoursome, gentle enough to sit and taste, and great with food.
Tasting Notes
For many years Clare Valley Shiraz has captivated wine enthusiasts with its power and elegant synergism. This wine emulates just that style, graceful yet flavoursome, gentle enough to enjoy on its own or great with a diverse range of food.
Lifted violet and raspberry fruit bouquet leads the nose with nuances of vanilla oak flavour due to American oak maturation. the palate is rounded and medium bodied with silky tannins and dark cherry and ripe berries with a hint of herb and spice.
Winemaking Notes
Clare Valley Shiraz, fermented for a week with its skins using a gentle pump-over regime, was then gently pressed, with the softer pressings returned to this blend. Heavy pressings were kept separate to minimise hard, drying tannins. The wine was then matured using predominately American oak for 24 months before fining, filtration, further tank maturation and bottling.
It is suitable for drinking anytime from the present to ten years of age, and will complement all red meat cuisine.
Food Pairing: A perfect match for a hearty meat dish!
