Tasting Notes for Warboys Vineyard Shiraz 2019 from the Winery

Inky rich purple with intense magenta hues. Spice and forest floor followed by bitter chocolate and white pepper. Concentrated plum and red berry notes with spice and black fruits. Restrained at first but with airing rich intense fruit flavours are framed by great structure with cedar and dark plums closing out.

VINEYARD & VINTAGE

Sourced from our certifiedorganic and biodynamic Warboys Vineyard in McLaren Vale. Average Winter rainfall and a dry Spring checked initial vine growth and reduced disease pressure in the vineyard. Budburst and flowering occurred in line with the long term average in mid-September. Thankfully, stable dry conditions occurred at flowering resulting in excellent fruit set. The dry, stable conditions continued throughout Summer with rainfall being up to 80% lower than averages. January experienced 14 consecutive days over 30ºC but thankfully nothing over 40°C. With access to both recycled and artesian water and were able to develop the vines carefully with controlled irrigation. February was generally cool and mild and grapes were harvested in pristine condition. Wines from this vintage are lively, aromatic and vibrant with delicious dark berry flavours and spice, finishing with resounding length and delicacy.

WINEMAKING

Hand-picked in early March, the whole bunches of Shiraz were chilled prior to hand sorting to ensure only pristine fruit in the ferment. In our Vintage House, 25% whole bunches were placed in the fermenter and the remainder was destemmed and crushed on top. The must was then cold soaked at 10°C, for 3 days before being allowed to warm to 20°C. Fermentation was initiated by indigenous yeasts from our 100 year old winery. The small fermenters were hand plunged daily and gently pumped over every few days. As the ferment reached completion we donned the waders and jumped in to crush the remaining berries on the bottom of the tank.

Once the ferment had finished, the skins were protected from oxidation by a blanket of CO2 for 3 days of extended maceration. Pressed using our old wooden basket press, with the pressing wine added back to the free run. The wine was then racked to large new, 2nd and 3rd fill French oak puncheons for 14 months. The best barrels were selected in July 2020 and the wine was bottled without filtration or fining.

VARIETAL Shiraz

REGION McLaren Vale

BARREL AGEING 16 months in French oak Puncheons

TECHNICAL

Alcohol - 14.5%

pH - 3.56

Residual Sugar - <1g/L

Total Acidity - 5.5g/L

CELLAR POTENTIAL 2039

CASES MADE 1100 cases

Certified Organic Vegan Friendly

WINE ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE - DECEMBER 2020 - 93 POINTS
“The nose of this wine is initially rich and comforting in tones of chocolate and Christmas spices amidst red
berry fruit. With time, the fruit gets brighter and more nuanced floral and savory characters emerge. The
palate is powerful but poised, with textural tannins and juicy fruit. Drink until 2030 at least.”

GLOBAL ORGANIC MASTERS 2020 - DRINKS BUSINESS MAGAZINE - SILVER 92
Medium ruby, some purple glints. Tiny touch of reduction initially, learning to reveal lots of rich toast and
vanilla and black cherry. Medium weight, slight grainy tannin, some ripe sweet red fruit, vanilla and toast,
touch of mint, bit of spirit warmth, and just hint of onion reduction in there. But good wine with v ripe sweet
fruit. Lot of tannin. Not too concentrated though, just medium weight. Opening up to reveal more on second
sample. Still tight though in tannin, almost touch of bitter to tannin, fruit and touch of reduction. Great
potential.”
JAMES SUCKLING - WWW.JAMESSUCKLING.COM - JUNE 2020 - 92 POINTS
“Rich and intense aromas of red plums and berries. Nice purity. Some cedary oak here, too. The palate has a
handy sense of depth with plenty of red-berry flavor. Smooth texture. Drink or hold.”

WINE SPECTATOR MAGAZINE - AUGUST 2020 - 90 POINTS
“Bold and juicy, with vanilla bean and cream soda accents to the thick berry and plum flavors, complemented
by hints of clove and candied violet. The tannins are thick but polished, showing espresso and spice details on
the finish. Drink now. 615 cases made, 25 cases imported.” – MaryAnn Worobiec

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