Technical Analysis
Shiraz is the beacon of Kirrihill; the plush, uniquely elegant Clare Valley style delivers consistent quality year on year.
Tasting note
The aroma offers generous layers of black currant, peppery spice, slated liquorish and toasted almonds. The rich and dense palate continue with sweet spice, dark berries and just a hint of vanilla and smoke char. Abundant fine tannins are interwoven with the core of sweet black fruits and introduces you to the multi-layered flavours.
Vintage conditions
2020 was a dry season with below average rainfall. Hot and windy conditions during flowering caused several vineyards to be inconsistent with fruit set, while hot conditions produced low crops with intense flavour. Diligent vineyard management prevailed, with excellent quality fruit having now produced wines with outstanding flavour.
Vinification details
Selected Shiraz parcels were cold soaked for several days and fermented in small batches for a further 10 days. A long, cool ferment ensured that vibrancy and freshness was maintained. The wine was gently pressed off skins to a selection of new French oak and 2 year old French and American oak puncheons, spending a total of 10 months in barrel.
AWARDS
IWC: Gold
DWWA: Silver
Orbit: 94 pts
Winestate Magazine: 97 pts
