2021 Barossa Valley Vintage Report
Following two particularly dry seasons, many were hoping for Mother Nature to be much kinder, and mostly she was. Winter rainfall in 2020 recorded 148mm, the same as winter 2019, (22% below average). The majority of this rainfall was in the latter half of August, with the rain continuing into September and October. This was ideal timing to replenish soil profiles to field capacity moving into budburst in O...
Intense aromas of plum, cherry and dark berried fruits are complemented by black olive, spice and charry oak. The palate is restrained in its youth, but delivers depth and concentration of fruit flavour. A wine of fantastic drive and complexity, the soft, integrated tannins enhance the lengthy finish.
In 1964, Jim purchased 28 hectares of prime land from Duncan McRae Wood and planted his first vineyard with Shiraz. It was an inspired choice of both grape variety and location. The vineyard is characterised by grey sandy topsoil over a clay subsoil. The vines are trained on a single cordon to promote an even canopy and provide optimal shade. The Clare Valley has a high diurnal temperature difference, the cool nights allow the vines to retain balancing acidity, producing an elegant style of Shiraz.
The grapes were destemmed and crushed before being fermented in stainless steel fermenters with heading down boards, which submerged the skins in the fermenting must. This moderated the temperature of the 'cap' while gently extracting colour, flavour and tannins. Pump-overs were conducted twice a day with a rack and return once per day. Fermentation lasted for between seven to 10 days before being pressed. Malolactic conversion took place in tank before the wine was racked to French oak where it was matured for 12 months.
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