2021 Casey's Block Shiraz

The vineyard was planted in 2010 to cuttings from Alices, Apricot, Seven Acre and Roennfeldt Road. The soils are heavy loam mixed with red clay. The heaviness of the clay slows down ripening so we can let the fruit hang on the vine longer than the other Shiraz blocks. This gives the wine an enjoyable density that marries with the silky tannins and rich fruit profile of blackcurrants and cherries that the loam provides.

This wine used to see 100% American oak but we find the focus has been sharpened by a move to seasoned French oak with just 10% new American oak in the mix.

Cellaring recommended for 5 - 10 years