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Description
The Terroir Project Shiraz 2021 is a bright, fresh, and organic Shiraz from the Paxton Vineyard in McLaren Vale, South Australia. This youthful and spicy wine delivers vibrant flavors of dark blackberry, plum, and black cherry, with a luscious medium body and a persistent finish of pink pepper, clove, and eucalyptus. It stands out for its refreshing acidity, offering a modern take on Australian Shiraz.
Key Features and Benefits
- Single Vineyard Expression: Sourced from the Paxton Vineyard in the Seaview subregion of McLaren Vale.
- Certified Organic and Biodynamic: Farmed using certified biodynamic and organic practices.
- Minimal Intervention Winemaking: Hand-harvested, destemmed, wild fermented, and matured in aged French oak barrels with no filtration or fining (vegan-friendly).
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: Rich aromas of dark blackberry, plum, and black cherry.
- Palate: Lush dark fruits, chocolate amaro, and persistent spicy notes of pink pepper, clove, and eucalyptus.
- Finish: Medium-bodied with velvety tannins and refreshing acidity for a clean, balanced finish.
Technical Details
- Variety: Shiraz
- Vintage: 2021
- Vineyard: Paxton Vineyard
- Subregion: Seaview, McLaren Vale
- Terroir: Clay loam over deep black sand
- Farming: Certified Biodynamic and Organic
- Vine Age: 30 years
- Vinification: Hand harvested, destemmed, wild fermented, matured in aged French oak
- Fining: None (vegan)
- Alcohol: 14% alc/vol
Food Pairing Suggestions
This Shiraz pairs well with grilled lamb, roasted vegetables, or hearty meat dishes, complementing its dark fruit and spicy flavors.
Producer Information
Terroir Project, led by winemaker Lauren Langfield, focuses on crafting single-vineyard wines that express the unique characteristics of vineyard sites in Australia, using minimal intervention winemaking techniques.
