This wine can only be Shiraz! The 2016 Patchwork Shiraz shows the warmth and rich aromatics of the season. Deep and brooding with dark plum, licorice, anise and ripe fruits. There is a generous and inviting sweet depth of ripe fruit across the mid palate. The wine is moreish, full and fleshy. The palate is long and concentrated with a finesse of tannins to finish. Drink now or cellar for 5 - 10 years.

A moderate winter led to a warm and dry spring. This more moderate weather continued into summer until the end of January when approximately 25mm of rain fell throughout Barossa. The rain was welcomed by all of our vignerons and gave the vines the much needed drink to finish off ripening the grapes. The warm days during summer and autumn were mediated by cool nights, leading to great acid retention and pristine fruit flavours being exhibited in our Shiraz wines.

A combination of small and medium size static fermenters were used, with ‘wild’ yeasts present on the grape skins being allowed to initiate fermentation. Cultured winery yeasts were then added to complete the fermentation and parcels were then pressed and run to barrel with the result being a wine with excellent depth of colour, richness and complexity.

Food Pairing: Enjoy with a thick chargrilled eye fillet or roasted vegetable moussaka and watch those flavours sing.