Black plum strawberry, raspberry and cherry with hints of cloves, vanilla, toast and black pepper.  A juicy palate of ripe cherry, plum and strawberries with notes of raspberry, spice and cloves. Soft tannins. 

2021 Howard Vineyard Shiraz

SHIRAZ:  Shiraz is an expressive red wine grape that produces a bold wine with an intense flavour profile and complex tasting notes. It is one of the most planted grapes in Australia.  Shiraz features a beautiful deep-red hue with an intense flavor and a bold palate of black pepper, dark fruit, rich red fruit, and earthy flavors.  On the nose, it has a strong blackberry and oak aroma with faint hints of ripe fruit. On the palate, Shiraz wine has a beautiful length that is characterised by tobacco, black olives, red fruit, and earthy flavors of truffle, and coffee.  Australian Shiraz pairs best with grilled or roasted meaty dishes.

Viticulture:  Clover Farm, Mt Barker. Elevation and Aspect, 360 to 390 metres above sea level with gentle slopes (5 – 8%) generally facing towards the northwest.

Winemaking:  Fermented in 5T open top stainless steel tanks. Carbonically macerated, hand plunged and basket pressed. 30% new French oak for 12 months using 500L puncheons. Vegan Friendly, minimal So2 added.

2021 Howard Vineyard Shiraz – Perfectly paired with Lamb Rump Steak