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Pirathon Silver Label
2021

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Pirathon Silver Label (previously known as Pirathon Shiraz) has won many awards throughout the years and the 2021 vintage maintains that level of premium consistency.



Oak is at one with the wine blending harmoniously the sweetness and textures with spice and sandalwood characters. Made for immediate enjoyment or cellar for the next decade.

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Reviews

91 points - 2022 Barossa Wine Show

Pirathon Silver Label

Tasting Notes

Palate

A bold and expressive wine that showcases the richness of the 2021 vintage. The palate is layered with intense flavors of ripe blackberry, dark cherry, and plum, complemented by notes of mocha and subtle hints of vanilla from oak aging. The tannins are firm yet velvety, providing excellent structure and a long, satisfying finish.

Appearance

Deep purple with vibrant crimson hues

Aroma

Enticing aromas of blackberry compote, dark chocolate, and hints of star anise and black pepper

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

Moppa, Belvidere, Koonunga, Ebenezer & Light Pass
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 are grown from traditional Barossa clones first introduced to the region over hundreds of years ago.

When to Drink

Enjoy now or cellar for up to 10 years
14.5% 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

Each vineyard was harvested at optimal maturity between March 15 and April 10. 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 7-12 days on skins the fermented grapes were pressed with a traditional press. The wines were then filled to new and seasoned American, French and Hungarian oak hogsheads for maturation for eighteen months before each lot of wine was racked from the barrel and carefully blended. The wine was bottled without fining, ensuring the true expression of the vineyards in the bottle.

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