2019 Collector Reserve Shiraz
$ 80.00 AUD
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Shiraz (98%) Viognier (2%), CANBERRA DISTRICT. Made from mature shiraz vines grown on elevated granitic loam sites near Murrumbateman. The growing season leading up to the 2018 harvest was generally temperate, with with dry and warm weather over summer serving to create near-perfect conditions. Very modest yields in 2018 produced shiraz grapes with well-ripened tannin and pristine flavours.The grapes were hand-harvested at approx. 13 Baumé. Fermentation with around 50% whole bunches took place in open fermenters which were worked by foot and rack/return. Individual parcels were matured in a mix of new and seasoned Allier and Tronçais oak. Blending and bottling took place in February 2019.
Region - Canberra District
Type - Red
Year - 2019
Winery - Collector Wines
Grape - Shiraz/Syrah
Volume - Standard - 750ml
About the wine
Tasting notes
The 2018 Reserve is beautifully ripe, and combines the intensity and vibrancy of the vintage with the spice, perfume and elegant structure that these vineyards consistently give. Showing plenty of youthful charm now, this wine will be at its best at between five to thirty years of age.
Wine descriptors
For the Cellar, Captivating and Complex, Juicy and Fruity, Earthy and Savoury, Smooth and Seductive, Something Special, Elegant and Fine
Fruit aromas & flavour
Cherries, Dark Berries, Plum
Other aromas & flavour
Earth, Florals, Pepper, Spices
Food pairings
Pork
Cheese
Pizza
Fish
Red Meat
Pasta
BBQ
Vegetables
Poultry
Shellfish
Oysters
Spicy Foods
Cured Meats
Desserts
Expert review
This is of a bouncier feel than is usual for this cuvee, optimally ripe and threaded with a fine needle of the pepper and ground spice that mark fine, cool climate Australian shiraz. Star anise and clove waft across a wave of dark cherry and blue fruited allusions, all. Gently aromatic, with 2% of viognier in the blend, the wine is medium-bodied, uncoiling its multitude of layers with time in the glass. The finish is granitic crunchy, firm, long and soothing, with the tannins and spice sheathing and guiding the fruit, but never drying it out.
Shiraz or Syrah
Shiraz, or Syrah, is one of the most loved, rich and powerful red wine varieties made famous for its mineral and structured expressions from the Rhône in France and the rich and decadent fruity expressions from the Barossa Valley in Australia. Full bodied, rich in antioxidants and generously fruity, Shiraz sits proudly on the table for those that like their wine big and bold. Think violets, blackberries, plum, chocolate, pepper, black olive, liquorice, rosemary, tobacco and spice...i'm thirsty already!
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