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GCV McAskill Shiraz
2021

14576

A stellar example of Clare Valley Shiraz, showcasing intense dark fruit flavors with a hint of spice and a velvety texture.



Excellent color and richness at moderate alcohol levels, reflecting the cool and dry vintage conditions.

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Reviews

96 Points - Wine Orbit

95 points - Wine Reviewer

94 Points - Winepilot

93+ Points - Wine Front

95 Points - Wine Review Simple

Tasting Notes

Deep garnet in color with purple hues. The nose offers enticing aromas of ripe blackberries, dark plums, and a hint of black pepper. On the palate, this wine showcases concentrated flavors of blackcurrant and dark cherry, complemented by subtle notes of vanilla and mocha from oak aging. The tannins are firm yet silky, providing excellent structu...

Technical Details

Region

100% Clare Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous all around the world for it's Riesling and Shiraz wines in particular

Vineyard

Single vineyard

Varietal

100% Shiraz

When to Drink

Enjoy now or cellar for 15 years
14.0% Alcohol

Vintage Notes

Growing Season

The 2021 vintage conditions for Gaelic Cemetery Vineyards were cool and dry, producing average yields for all varieties including Shiraz. An even budburst through spring and good fruit set were an ideal start to the growing season. Dry conditions continued over the summer period with a very hot and windy day on January 24 causing some vine stress. Despite these challenges, the Shiraz for the McAskill was picked on February 17, early ripening due to the low yields associated with this block. The resulting wine shows excellent colour and richness at moderate alcohol levels.

Winemaking

The grapes for this wine were machine harvested in the cool, early hours of February 17. They were then transported to the winery, destemmed into small open top fermenters, chilled and cold soaked for approximately 72 hours. Fermentation began naturally with indigenous yeasts and was completed within 12 days. The wine was then pressed and transferred into a combination of new and used French 225L barrels for maturation, which lasted just over 18 months. This process has resulted in a wine with excellent color and richness, while maintaining moderate alcohol levels.

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