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Pirathon Blue Label
2021

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The 2021 Pirathon Blue Label is a standout Barossa Valley Shiraz. This vibrant wine showcases all the hallmarks of modern Barossa Valley Shiraz, with a focus on fruit purity and regional character.

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Reviews

93 points - 2022 Barossa Wine Show

91 points - Mike Bennie Wine Writer

93 points - Wine Orbit

90 Points - Winepilot

Pirathon Blue Label

Tasting Notes

Palate

A change in vineyard sourcing with the 2021 predominately coming from our estate vineyard in Marananga. Style wise the wine is typical of Pirathon Blue Label showcasing the regional Shiraz characters of blueberry and milk chocolate. A small amount of Mataro has been added to the wine to increase the complexity adding a long savoury finish. Matur...

Appearance

Bright ruby red with purple hues

Aroma

Aromatic red berry and blueberry fruits with notes of vanilla cream and malt

Technical Details

Region

Barossa Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous for its Shiraz around the world.

Sub-Regions

Marananga
Sourced predominantly from our estate vineyard in Marananga, with additional fruit from select Barossa Valley vineyards.

Varietal

Predominantly Shiraz with a small amount of Mataro
The grapes used are grown from traditional Barossa clones first introduced to the region over hundreds of years ago.

When to Drink

Made for immediate enjoyment but will reward medium term cellaring. Enjoy now or cellar for up to 10 years
14.0% Alcohol
Vegan friendly

Vintage Notes

Growing Season

The 2021 growing season in the Barossa Valley was characterized by cooler than average temperatures and above-average rainfall. Winter and spring saw good rainfall, replenishing soil moisture and setting up the vines for a strong start. Summer was mild with few heat spikes, allowing for gradual and even ripening of the grapes. These conditions led to a later than usual harvest, with picking dates extending into April for some vineyards. The extended hang time resulted in grapes with intense flavor development, good natural acidity, and fine tannin structures, promising a vintage of exceptional quality and balance.

Vineyard

The grapes were harvested from the low-yielding vineyards of traditional family growers in the north-western Barossa districts of Moppa, Belvidere, Koonunga, Ebenezer & Light Pass. Each vineyard adds its own exclusive dimension to Pirathon Shiraz and combined they produce the ultimate blend.

Winemaking

The grapes were harvested between March 4 and 13. Following harvest, each individual lot of grapes was crushed into a separate open top fermenter. During fermentation, hand pump-overs gently extracted colour and flavour from the grapes. After fermentation, the wine was matured for 12 months in used French and American 300 L Hogsheads before careful blending. The wine was bottled without fining, ensuring the true expression of the vineyards in the bottle.

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