2018 THE WILLOWS VINEYARD Shiraz - Barossa Valley
Vineyard - Estate Shiraz fruit is sourced from 2-3 different Shiraz blocks across our vineyard. The difference in soil type, clone, microclimate and management between each block helps build complexity in the final blend. Vine age varies from 16-52 years. Soils vary but are predominantly sandy loam over red clay.
Vintage - A vintage with outstanding quality fruit. The 2017/18 growing season yielded a warm, dry spring following the good rains of winter, setting up beautiful conditions for flowering and fruit set. These warm, dry conditions continued thru Jan & Feb, and were followed by a mild Indian Summer during March & early April.
The Wine
Dense crimson in the glass, our Shiraz shows aromatics of berry fruits, a touch of dark chocolate and earth with hints of sweet spice. Soft and velvety on the palate, the dark fruits intensify to reveal great depth of flavour. The wines generosity is neatly framed with soft, ripe tannins that lend great length and structure to the wine.
Vineyard - Estate Shiraz fruit is sourced from 2-3 different Shiraz blocks across our vineyard. The difference in soil type, clone, microclimate and management between each block helps build complexity in the final blend. Vine age varies from 16-52 years. Soils vary but are predominantly sandy loam over red clay.
Vintage - A vintage with outstanding quality fruit. The 2017/18 growing season yielded a warm, dry spring following the good rains of winter, setting up beautiful conditions for flowering and fruit set. These warm, dry conditions continued thru Jan & Feb, and were followed by a mild Indian Summer during March & early April.
The Wine
Dense crimson in the glass, our Shiraz shows aromatics of berry fruits, a touch of dark chocolate and earth with hints of sweet spice. Soft and velvety on the palate, the dark fruits intensify to reveal great depth of flavour. The wines generosity is neatly framed with soft, ripe tannins that lend great length and structure to the wine.
Vineyard - Estate Shiraz fruit is sourced from 2-3 different Shiraz blocks across our vineyard. The difference in soil type, clone, microclimate and management between each block helps build complexity in the final blend. Vine age varies from 16-52 years. Soils vary but are predominantly sandy loam over red clay.
Vintage - A vintage with outstanding quality fruit. The 2017/18 growing season yielded a warm, dry spring following the good rains of winter, setting up beautiful conditions for flowering and fruit set. These warm, dry conditions continued thru Jan & Feb, and were followed by a mild Indian Summer during March & early April.
The Wine
Dense crimson in the glass, our Shiraz shows aromatics of berry fruits, a touch of dark chocolate and earth with hints of sweet spice. Soft and velvety on the palate, the dark fruits intensify to reveal great depth of flavour. The wines generosity is neatly framed with soft, ripe tannins that lend great length and structure to the wine.
