2019 Carrodus Shiraz
Medal One
Medal Two
Fragrant violet perfume, black plums with a side of cured meats. The palate has beautiful density of fruit, liquorice and a slate-graphite minerality. The cool climate acidity bringing an energy and brightness to the palate even in a warm year like 2019 which will carry it through many years of cellaring. A solid framework of oak tannins perfectly balanced with the intense fruit flavour and a layered texture. The persistence of the elegant flavour profile lingers for an age.
Reviews
98 Points – Halliday Wine Companion 2022
97 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Winemaking
Hand harvested small section of the Shiraz vineyard for this wine, destemmed gently to retain whole berries into a 600kg fermenter for fermentation, hand plunging twice daily. Pressed gently and gravity filled to four French oak barriques, 50% new.
Technical Data
Varietals: Shiraz
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia.
Vines: Fruit sourced exclusively from a small block of 1969 planted Shiraz. This small parcel will produce around 1200 bottles each year.
Cellaring: Drinking beautifully at present and will evolve for a further 20 years under suitable cellaring conditions.
Alcohol: 14%