SHIRAZ Single Vineyard 2021

Colour: Deep purple

Aroma: Dark cherries and blue fruits with undertones of stewed fruit and plums with a hint of tobacco.

Palate: Medium to full palate weight, powerful flavours of spice, pepper and sumac. Structural powdery tannins provide a dry finish to compliment the dark fruits.

Vintage: 2021

Grape Variety: Shiraz

Wine Analysis: Alc/Vol xx%, Acidity xx g/L, pH xx, RS <xxg/150ml glass

Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C

Wine Making 

Vinification: Combination of seasoned American & Hungarian oak for 24 months

Vintage Conditions: Good winter rainfall meant near full soil moisture profiles at budburst. Moderate rain during early spring encouraged good shoot growth, with a quick and even flowering resulting in excellent fruit set. Mild & dry conditions, without any significant extremes continued throughout the growing season. Production levels were excellent, above long term averages and the mild & slow ripening conditions enabled strong varietal character to develop. Vintage was dry and the weather stable so fruit was harvested, at optimal flavour development and high natural acidity. A “goldilocks” vintage.

Vine Clone: BVRC 30

Harvest Date: April 10, 2021

The History of The family

The vineyard was established in 1994. Having clocked up her first decade in viticulture, Claire saw a Wrattonbully site for sale that she already knew was exceptional. The name of the wine label is derived from the morning ritual of assembling their eight children “at the gate” for the school bus. The sisters’ philosophy around growing grapes and making wine is much the same as raising their children; provide a sustainable, healthy, nurturing environment and don’t interfere too much!

They are in southern Wrattonbully, in South Australia, midway on the inland route between Melbourne and Adelaide, on elevated tablelands, somewhat off the beaten track where they can focus on the business of growing premium wine grapes without distraction. Wrattonbully is a premium appellation in Australia’s lauded Limestone Coast, growing premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Chardonnay grapes, prized by many producers for inclusion in Australian premium multi-regional blends.