Pirathon Cellar Door & Wine Sales
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Pirathon Winery & Production
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Pirathon Country Estate & Carter House
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Tanunda
Clare Valley / Barossa Valley Cabernet Shiraz
2022
15047
Our new Contour label release featuring a blend of Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Barossa Valley Shiraz.
Rich dark fruits, subtle spice, and elegant structure make this wine perfect for both casual sipping and food pairing.
A sophisticated blend that brings together the best of both Clare Valley and Barossa Valley, offering complexity and approachability in equal measure.
Tasting Notes
Palate
The wine is soft and smooth, offering a medium-bodied mouthfeel with excellent balance. The rich dark fruit flavours of blackcurrant, plum, and raspberry are supported by the structure and depth of the Cabernet, while the Shiraz adds an element of juicy, spicy fruit and a touch of warmth. The tannins are fine and velvety, providing a supple text...
The wine is soft and smooth, offering a medium-bodied mouthfeel with excellent balance. The rich dark fruit flavours of blackcurrant, plum, and raspberry are supported by the structure and depth of the Cabernet, while the Shiraz adds an element of juicy, spicy fruit and a touch of warmth. The tannins are fine and velvety, providing a supple texture, and the wine's vibrant acidity lifts the fruit, creating a bright, refreshing profile.Appearance
A vibrant, deep ruby red with a touch of garnet at the edges, with subtle purple hues, the wine exudes youthfulness and energy in the glass.
Aroma
The nose is an inviting bouquet of fresh blackcurrant and plum, characteristic of Cabernet Sauvignon, interwoven with the rich, spiced aroma of ripe blackberries and dark cherries from the Shiraz. There's a hint of eucalyptus and mint, adding a touch of freshness, with nuances of mocha and cedar oak giving the wine a layered complexity. A subtle...
The nose is an inviting bouquet of fresh blackcurrant and plum, characteristic of Cabernet Sauvignon, interwoven with the rich, spiced aroma of ripe blackberries and dark cherries from the Shiraz. There's a hint of eucalyptus and mint, adding a touch of freshness, with nuances of mocha and cedar oak giving the wine a layered complexity. A subtle peppery spice lingers in the background, rounding out the aromatic profile.Technical Details
Region
55% Clare Valley, 45% Barossa Valley, South Australia.
Two of Australia's most prestigious wine regions, each contributing their unique characteristics to this exceptional blend
Vineyard
Pirathon's Gaelic Cemetery & Marananga Vineyards
Varietal
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Shiraz
When to Drink
Drink now or cellar 5-10 years
15.0% Alcohol