2022 Area Blend Shiraz
NEW RELEASE
Beechworth VIC, Hunter Valley NSW & McLaren Vale SA
Perfect mid-density colour with light purple tints. Lifted spice with dark cherry and plum characters on the nose, with background French oak. Ripe, blackberry, and pastille flavours dominate the flavour profile. Fine tannins from French oak balance the sweet fruit. A long finish of soft berry fruit makes for a delightful drink.
CRU $378.00 I SVC $356.40
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Shiraz
Acid
6.55 g/L
pH
3.46
Residual Sugar
0.57 g/L
Alcohol %
13.68
Wine Profile
Vinification
Fermented in a combination of open and closed stainless steel
fermenters. It was then matured in 100% French oak, of which 25%
is new puncheons, with the balance being a combination of old
puncheons and 2800L casks for 16 months.
Winemaker Comments
The Australian winemaking tradition of multi-regional blending is on show here, with all three regions complimenting each other.
Beechworth fruit makes up the majority of this wine. A milder and later-than-average growing season was the dominant factor in Beechworth for vintage 2022. Above-average rainfall throughout 2021 made for a challenging growing season with constant disease pressure. January was wet, with 140mm falling for the month. Thankfully, the rain cleared for February and March, allowing the vineyard to dry off. These conditions resulted in excellent natural acidity.
The Hunter experienced a season with many similarities to 2021 but overall of higher quality. La Nina once again made for a cool, wet season, albeit tempered by consistent breeze, which kept the canopy dry and disease at bay. It was one of the latest harvests in the Hunter in many years.
McLaren Vale had an outstanding season in vintage 2022, with a return to average yields following several drought seasons —
wonderful ripe fruit characters balanced by fine, long tannins.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with lamb, veal and pasta dishes.
Drink
Enjoy now or over the next 5 to 10 years.
