Coriole Vineyards Shiraz 2006
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1998-
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Most of the vines on the 38 hectare (98 acre) property were planted 25 or 80 years ago. Additional Lloyd family vineyards nearby take advantage of district climate and soil variations.
Grant Harrison, winemaker, has at his disposal a small winery offering a choice of state of the art equipment and traditional techniques.
Coriole has a landmark cottage garden spread around a heritage listed barn and cottage dating from the1860s constructed of local ironstone.
The spectacular views from Coriole are framed by an ancient range of hills running down to the sea. Mainly red earths over limestone, good winter rainfall and the moderating influence of the sea have made Coriole a popular premium wine maker of the McLaren Vale district.
Marked by an unmistakable deep purple hue and savory aromatics, Syrah makes an intense, powerful and often age-worthy red. Native to the Northern Rhône, Syrah achieves its maximum potential in the steep village of Hermitage and plays an important component in the Red Rhône Blends of the south, adding color and structure to Grenache and Mourvèdre. Syrah is the most widely planted grape of Australia and is important in California and Washington. Sommelier Secret—Such a synergy these three create together, the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre trio often takes on the shorthand term, “GSM.”
Known for opulent red wines with intense power and concentration, McLaren Vale is home to perhaps the most “classic” style of Australian Shiraz. Vinified on its own or in Rhône Blends, these hot-climate wines are deeply colored and high in extract with signature hints of dark chocolate and licorice. Cabernet Sauvignon is also produced in a similar style.
Whites, often made from Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc tend to be opulent and full of tropical, stone and citrus fruit.