2021 Hillside Shiraz
($106.25 Members Price)
Block 9 of our Estate Vineyard in Stone Well is a truly special section of our Estate Vineyard. The mid slope consistently produces our best shiraz. In 2021, it was truly exceptional and we took the decision to bottle our best barrique, a mere 225l separately and Hillside was borne.
($106.25 Members Price)
Block 9 of our Estate Vineyard in Stone Well is a truly special section of our Estate Vineyard. The mid slope consistently produces our best shiraz. In 2021, it was truly exceptional and we took the decision to bottle our best barrique, a mere 225l separately and Hillside was borne.
($106.25 Members Price)
Block 9 of our Estate Vineyard in Stone Well is a truly special section of our Estate Vineyard. The mid slope consistently produces our best shiraz. In 2021, it was truly exceptional and we took the decision to bottle our best barrique, a mere 225l separately and Hillside was borne.
Technical Tasting Notes
2021 BAROSSA VALLEY SAM’S GRENACHE
GROWING SEASON
The 2021 Barossa Valley vintage will be remembered as an almost faultless season after the challenging years that preceded it. Good spring rains meant that for the first time in many years we entered the growing season with good soil moisture levels. A warm dry growing season followed, with balanced and healthy canopies producing an average crop of extremely high quality fruit. Certainly the best in a decade, maybe longer. The good news is that flavours and colours (in reds) and overall quality is exceptional. A truly great Barossa vintage in the making.
TASTING NOTE
The combination of our old vines, special terroir and a wonderful season saw Block 9 of our Estate Vineyard truly excel. This block, with east west rows sits mid slope facing south. The conditions can be tough, but the grapes produced sets it above our other blocks. Hillside represents our best barrique, a mere 225litres of wonderful shiraz. Deep rich purple and black fruits, fine tannin, structured but so exceptionally balanced that it can be consumed now or in 20 years.
SPECIFICATIONS
Region: Barossa Valley
Sub Region: Stone Well
Variety: Shiraz
Alcohol: 14.5%
Production: 240 bottles
Cellaring: 10 years+
Winemaker: Andrew Seppelt
Reviews
2021 Hillside Shiraz
Not submitted for review
