VARIETIES

Shiraz

VINTAGE

2021

COUNTRY

Australia

REGION

Marybank Estate

Bottle size

750 mL

DRINKING WINDOW

2024- 2040

LIMITED TO 6 BOTTLES PER CUSTOMER

MATURATION

14 months in American oak

BOUQUET

A pure expression of the unique terroir of the Blackhill Vineyard at Marybank Estate.

PALATE

Dark black fruits with coffee grinds and dark chocolate with complex earthy notes. The wine finishes with a luscious fruit sweetness. A serious wine but also immediately engaging.

GROWING CONDITIONS

Near long-term average rainfall in winter and spring provided good soil moisture profiles and encouraged canopy development, while helping to mitigated frost risk. Spring was warmer than average, with some welcome rain during September and October. From November to harvest it was generally dry and warm. For the most part, mild weather prevailed over the summer months with only one short hot spell in January. Three consecutive days of rain in early February freshened up the vines during veraison. Mild conditions from February until harvest were optimal for slow and steady ripening of shiraz grapes. Harvest was on the 18^th March.

FOOD PAIRING

Anything char-grilled will compliment perfectly and will cope with all sorts of strong flavours, for example blue cheese.