Winemaker Notes
The bouquet is filled with fragrant cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry fruits leap from the glass. The fresh fruits are laced with violets and musk, as well as clove and aniseed. The palate has bright red and blue fruits provide a succulent and composed palate which is supported by
fine silky tannins. The result is a lovely fragrant, fresh and slightly more elegant expression
of McLaren Vale Shiraz.
Pair this with spiced braised duck with bok choy.
Blend: 99% Shiraz and 1% Viognier.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Aromas of violets, blackberries and blueberries follow through to a full body, dense and juicy palate with lots of tangy fruit. Orange peel undertones.
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.