2021 Third Estate Shiraz

Sourced from a single block perched on the highest section of a collection of vineyards at Moppa in the northwestern corner of the Barossa Valley. The vines are planted in shallow top soils that lie over a bed of ancient ironstone. The exposed site submits the vines to the elements, reducing yields, bunch and berry size to produce fruit of intense flavour, dark colour and solid structure. Grafted onto Viognier rootstock, Shiraz from this block displays rose petal perfume and cherry notes on the nose, and a viscous palate of sweet morello cherries with undertones of dark chocolate and vanilla. A dark mineral finish to the wine gives structure and length to the palate.

Utterly delicious upon release, we anticipate this wine will also reward extended cellaring of 15 – 20 years.