Whistler Estate Shiraz 2022 6pack 14.2% 750ML

Whistler Estate Shiraz 2022 6pack 14.2% 750ML

Tasting Notes

Appearance
Our take on the classic Barossa Shiraz, this wine has an inky purple colour with a deep red hue.

Aroma
Aromas of dark plum, wild berries and chocolate/coffee.

Palate
Medium to full bodied, the palate is rich and voluptuous, with the classic dark red fruits and smooth silky tannins. As our flagship wine, it has great capacity to age and will continue to soften and develop more secondary & tertiary characters.

Winemakers comments
The shape is the north-eastern Shiraz block on our estate vineyard. The 60 lines represent the exact number of rows in the block. The vineyard was planted by my father, Martin Pfeiffer, in 1994 and comprises 3 different shiraz clones. As 4th generation grape growers we wanted our Estate range to reflect our love of the land.

Cellaring potential
Drinking wonderfully now, but will cellar well for 10-15 years.

Vinification
Harvested as separate clones and fermented wild in open fermenters. Gentle hand plungling twice per day and basket pressed, then stored in a 3000L French Oak Foudre for 18 months. Bottled with no fining.

Grape variety
Shiraz

PH
3.71

Acidity
5.7 g/L

Expert Reviews

Andrew Caillard MW

93 Pointsout of 100.
Deep crimson. Fragrant raspberry, red cherry, ginger spice aromas and flavours with liquorice notes. Well concentrated palate with abundant red berry fruits, chocolately tannins and crisp, refreshing acidity. Some aniseed/chinotto notes flow out at the finish.

The Vintage Journal20 August 2024