2008 Thorpe Shiraz

Originating from Shiraz off our Estate vineyard, this Gold medal winning wine has a vibrant purple colour. The palate of blood orange, mulberries, and Thai Basil overlap seamlessly. Gently pressed with minimal oak aging and nominal handling allows the true flavors of our vineyard to shine through. It was made in 4 and 5 year old barrels with 25% being new American for 14 months purely to keep oak influence at a minimum but contributing structure and subtle American oak characters. The reasoning is to keep the fruit fresh, pure and direct: a vibrant and varietal shiraz. This is a wine to be enjoyed now and represents the rich, velvety fruit McLaren Vale grows so well. 1,600 cases produced.

Price: AU $18.50

Awards:
Gold Medal, 2009 Australian Small Winemaker’s Show

Previous wines:
2004 Shiraz: Blue Gold Top 100, 2006 Sydney International Wine Show
2003 Shiraz: Blue Gold Top 100, 2005 Sydney International Wine Show





Tasting Notes
Colour Purple, jet black, and inky.
Nose Blood orange, peony, mulberry, red spice, and orange blossom.
Palate Delicious, succulent and juicy sweet fruits. Blackberry and orange citrus are key flavours on the palate and combining with balanced acid and soft tannins this wine is harmony in a glass. Juicy, soft, good length, and imminently drinkable.
Alc 14%, TA 6.37g/L, pH 3.54, screwcap