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.
This outstanding wine comes from the oldest vineyard on Pirramimma Estate – dry grown bush vines planted in 1944.
Tasting Notes
The Pirramimma Reserve Shiraz is made from selected parcels of grapes harvested from 45 year old vines.
The quality of the raw material shines through in the deep colour and rich fruit characteristics, and is skillfully integrated with stylish oak notes to produce a richly complex palate.
This wine has the structure and breeding to continue to develop for many years with appropriate cellaring.
"Poise, concentration and sheer textured class”
The Guardian, U.K.
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WINERY RATING |
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| James Halliday, |
Australian Wine Companion 2009 |
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