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Wine Description
The Story
Another small step forward in the evolution of the E.W.P. Shiraz style that is emerging – this time with the inclusion of a
parcel of Shiraz made using whole bunch fermentation. It has richness and concentration of fruit, but is not a “blockbuster” by any means. Under screwcap this wine will still be drinking nicely in 10-15 years time – perhaps even longer. Great match
with a ripe, soft cheese.
Vintage 2020
The 2020 wine vintage in Australia was a highly challenging, historically small, but remarkably high-quality year that was heavily shaped by extreme environmental events. The growing season was defined by a severe multi-year drought, record-breaking summer heatwaves, and catastrophic bushfires that caused severe smoke taint across vulnerable pockets of regions like the Hunter Valley and the Adelaide Hills. Consequently, total national grape yi...