Pirathon Cellar Door & Wine Sales
15 Vine Vale Road
Tanunda
Pirathon Winery & Production
979 Light Pass Road
Vine Vale
Pirathon Country Estate & Carter House
278 Menge Rd
Tanunda
Pirathon Black
2017
700
The Pirathon Black Shiraz was introduced to Pirathon's range in 2016 as a premium reserve wine.
Grape lots were carefully selected from the 2016 intake and aged in French and American Oak barrels with no compromise on quality.
The resulting wine is finely balanced but bold and full bodied with juicy dark fruits dominating.
...The Pirathon Black Shiraz was introduced to Pirathon's range in 2016 as a premium reserve wine.
Grape lots were carefully selected from the 2016 intake and aged in French and American Oak barrels with no compromise on quality.
The resulting wine is finely balanced but bold and full bodied with juicy dark fruits dominating.
The Pirathon Black Shiraz is for those with a love for Shiraz who want something refined and bold to appreciate the finer details of the wine. The top grapes are picked and reserved for this truly delectable wine which makes it a cut above the typical Shiraz that will certainly make a statement.
Reviews
94 points - Qwine Reviews
Tasting Notes
Palate
There is no hiding the origin of this wine. Style wise its big, rich and flavoursome. The complex flavours of blood plums, cherry cola and smoked meats with the black olive and liquorice notes typically seen in the Northern Barossa Valley. Oak adds sweetness and a supple texture to the ripe fruit tannins. A wine that can be enjoyed in its youth ...
There is no hiding the origin of this wine. Style wise its big, rich and flavoursome. The complex flavours of blood plums, cherry cola and smoked meats with the black olive and liquorice notes typically seen in the Northern Barossa Valley. Oak adds sweetness and a supple texture to the ripe fruit tannins. A wine that can be enjoyed in its youth or cellared carefully to be appreciated over many years.Appearance
Dark garnet with crimson hues
Aroma
Fragrant and enticing with layers of cloves, espresso and warm spice, opening to rich black fruits with notes of plum pudding and red leather.
Technical Details
Region
Barossa Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous for it's Shiraz around the world.
Sub-Regions
Belvidere & Moppa
The grapes were harvested from the low-yielding vineyards of traditional family growers in the north-western Barossa.
Elevation approximately 300-350m.
Varietal
100% Shiraz
The grapes used in Pirathon Black are grown from traditional Barossa clones first introduced to the region over hundreds of years ago.
Fermentation
Destemmed and crushed berry
Primary: Select Yeast. Secondary: Wild Malolactic.
Open top fermentation, 7-10 days on skins.
Barrels
50% French, 50% new American Hogsheads
50% New, 50% Used.
1.5 years aged in barrel.
Bottling
200 cases produced
Unfined and unfiltered
Harvest
3 Lots in March 2017
The best lots selected.
Average yield of 2 tonne per acre.
Sugar at harvest 14.2 - 14.8 Baume.
When to Drink
Enjoy now or cellar for 10-15 years
15.3% Alcohol
Vegan friendly