The Shiraz Evolution 6-Pack
RRP: Original price was: $162.00.$88.00Current price is: $88.00.
Embark on an exclusive Shiraz journey through the different expressions of our estate. This pack is the ultimate tasting flight, showcasing how our cool-climate terroir transforms this iconic varietal from vine to glass.
Winemaker: Ben Glaetzer
Region: Langhorne Creek
Soil: Sandy loam
Tasting Notes
2022 Spice Trader Shiraz:
The 2022 Spice Trader Shiraz wears a purple coat with a fine maroon trim.
The aromas are of plump Ribena inspired blackcurrant with hints of smoked almonds and quince.
Lush black fruits spiral around the palate leaving echoes of cinnamon and cherry syrup. The long soft finish cools the throat and teases with more flavour and entices you on to another sip.
2021 Heartland Shiraz:
To the eye it is all impenetrable, opaque purple. Aromas of fresh boysenberry and homemade plum jam are accented by classic cinnamon, liquorice and black pepper. The palate is lively and layered with dark forest fruits. Well-integrated tannins carry the fruit through to a long finish. Enjoy now and over the next decade.
2021 Directors’ Cut Shiraz:
The wine shows a deep purple almost indigo hue. Lifted fresh fruit flavours abound and are guided by the spirit of white pepper, fennel and nettle, with a faint white truffle note.
The palate is both soft and forward and dominated by blackberry and ripe persimmon.
The spice notes on the finish will develop in the glass.
Vintage
2022 has been one of the best vintages experienced in Langhorne Creek.
Mid-winter rainfall was above-average and a few riverside vineyards also received a small flood giving the soil a good soak. The rainfall ceased quickly in September. As usual, cooling breezes across Lake Alexandrina helped to maintain excellent natural acidity. Extended periods of southerly air streams kept conditions cool with excellent flavour and acidity.
-2022 Spice Trader Shiraz
Good ground cover formed from winter rains bolstered the vineyards through a warm and dry spring. Natural acidity was once again the gift of the cool lake breeze. Langhorne Creek had cooler nights than the coolest parts of the Adelaide Hills and this meant a long growing season. We were still harvesting until mid-April. The above average yields.
-2021 Heartland Shiraz
Good ground cover formed from winter rains bolstered the vineyards through a warm and dry spring. Problem free flowering led to even berry development and a stable and relatively easy vintage. Natural acidity was once again the gift of the cool lake breeze. Langhorne Creek had cooler nights than the coolest parts of the Adelaide Hills and this meant a long growing season. We were still
harvesting until mid-April. The above average yields are a blessing as the fruit is amazing.
-2021 Directors’ Cut Shiraz
