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 Gold Label
2020
1203
The Pirathon Gold Label Shiraz was introduced to Pirathon's range in 2016 as a premium reserve wine. The best grape lots were carefully selected from the 2020 intake with no compromise on quality.
...The Pirathon Gold Label Shiraz was introduced to Pirathon's range in 2016 as a premium reserve wine. The best grape lots were carefully selected from the 2020 intake with no compromise on quality.
The resulting wine provides a palate of opulent fruits balanced with powerful tannins which dominate in this classy, highly integrated, harmonious Barossa Shiraz. A lingering finish and defined structure mean this wine will age gracefully for many years. Benchmark Barossa Valley from what will become one of the great vintages.
The Pirathon Gold Label Shiraz is for those who want only the very best and cannot settle for anything else. Pirathon Gold Label provides the prestige best of the pick grapes, carefully handled and fermented in the best quality barrels with a taste and appearance that will astound you and your guests.
Reviews
91 points - 2022 Adelaide Wine Show
95 points - 2022 Barossa Wine Show
96 points - Wine Orbit
96 points - Winestate World's Greatest Shiraz 2022
Tasting Notes
Palate
Opulent, powerful and demanding air, the palate is impressive for both its width and length. Starting with the sub regional Marananga characters of blueberry and violets the palate constantly changes flavour profile bringing out dark chocolate, game meats, brown spices and cedar notes. A wine to be savoured and enjoyed over time.
Appearance
Deep red/black
Aroma
Intense aromatics of blue fruits, panforte and cherry cola. French oak fermentation and maturation gives rise to cloves, toast and cedar / nutty flavours
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
Marananga
Sourced entirely from our estate vineyard in Marananga.
Varietal
100% Shiraz
The grapes used in Pirathon Gold 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
100% French Oak Hogsheads (50% new, 50% seasoned)
18 months
Bottling
Limited production
Unfined and unfiltered
Harvest
Harvested March 3 to March 5
The best lots selected.
Sourced entirely from estate vineyard in Marananga.
When to Drink
Enjoy now or cellar for 10-15 years
14.5% Alcohol
Vegan friendly