Shiraz

WINERY RATING

James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2013

WINERY RATING

James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2013

Barossa Valley, South Australia.  100% Shiraz, fermented in small batches picked across a 6 week period. The fruit is de-stemmed but not crushed and cold-soaked for 3 days. After a slow ferment at controlled temperatures (~25°C), the wine is basket-pressed to seasoned French oak and matured on lees for 12 months...

Grampians, Victoria. The vineyard was planted on the steep Eastern slopes of the Grampians in 1969. It represented part of the second coming of the Victorian wine industry which had seen very little new plantings since the turn of the century. The region had always had a pedigree for great wines with the first vineyards in Grampians...

South Australia. Fat bastard is all about big, bold, beautiful juice. That's why the fruit is sourced from the best regions around the world, renowned for the fullest flavour of each variety. You know exactly what you're getting in every bottle...

Barossa Valley, South Australia. A soft textured expression of Shiraz from the slurp factory of the Barossa. Brimming with luscious dark berry fruits, this wine has been matured in 75% new French oak hogsheads for 24 months sur lie to further enhance its texture. A wine for hedonists, so enjoy it now, or in 10 to 15 years time if you have a puritanical streak...

Barossa Valley, South Valley. An enigmatic expression of Barossa Shiraz, its mouth filling, fruit laden mid palate is enhanced by complex flavours of earth, wet stone and hints of leather and spice. This wine has been matured in 75% new French oak hogsheads for 24 months to further enhance its inherent structure. A textural wine to be savoured now, or in 10 to 15 years time...

Barossa Valley, South Valley.  A muscular brooding expression of Barossa Shiraz, it’s flavour packed with kirsch, dark chocolate and liquorice. This wine has been matured in 50% new French oak hogsheads for 24 months to further enhance its inherent structure. Built for aging not for speed, have another look at this sleeper in 10 to 15 years time...

Barossa Valley, South Australia. Vibrant dark cherry and blackberry with a hint of ‘wombat rolled in all spice’ balanced with an even, textural palate with soft, supple tannin...