Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
100% Shiraz
Appellation
McLaren Vale
Vineyard Designation
Little Falls, McLaren Vale
pH
3.62
Residual Sugar
6.36
Alcohol %
14.5
Shingleback D Block Reserve Shiraz 2021
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Dark cherry to vermillion with a dense core. The nose is strong blackberry fruit with cocoa powder and a hint of bay leaf. The palate entry is substantial. This is a full bodied wine showing blackberry and dark cherries. The tannin structure, similar to that of dark chocolate, holds the tension on the palate, whilst the acidity elicits length of flavour without any harsh edges. This wine has great balance and should develop well over the coming years. The wine will best be enjoyed after decanting a few hours prior to drinking.
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Dark cherry to vermillion with a dense core. The nose is strong blackberry fruit with cocoa powder and a hint of bay leaf. The palate entry is substantial. This is a full bodied wine showing blackberry and dark cherries. The tannin structure, similar to that of dark chocolate, holds the tension on the palate, whilst the acidity elicits length of flavour without any harsh edges. This wine has great balance and should develop well over the coming years. The wine will best be enjoyed after decanting a few hours prior to drinking.
Production Notes
*No animal products were used in the crafting of this wine.
Winemaker Notes
In a small niche of the Davey Estate Vineyard the soil, climate & Shiraz combine to create something special - the fruit that is ultimately hand crafted to become D Block Reserve Shiraz. Gentle hand working of the skins in small 5 tonne open fermenters and traditional winemaking practices protect & nurture the unique qualities of the terroir. Very fine grained French (80%) & American (20%) oak hogsheads are used to allow a long, slow maturation of the wine & subtle oak integration. A combination of 1 - 6 year old barrels, crafted by select coopers to our requirements, are used to create nuances & diversity of flavour.
When maturation & oak integration are perfect, individual barrels are selected & blended to create the fruit power, complexity & harmonious balance that is Shingleback D Block Reserve Shiraz.
Other Notes
The region has a Mediterranean climate with wet winters, dry summers and plenty of sunshine.
The proximity to St Vincent Gulf, coincidentally named after the patron saint of winemakers,
benefits fruit quality with warmer spring and autumn conditions and cooler summers.
McLaren Vale is renowned as a premium wine region of great beauty that consistently produces
high quality, richly flavoured wines.