Woop Woop Shiraz 2020
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Fully ripe Shiraz grapes from a number of South Australian wine regions were harvested at peak maturity, gently crushed, de-stemmed and fermented in small batches to maximize the extraction of color, aroma, and flavor. At the conclusion of fermentation, the wines were pressed, with the pressing combined to add structure and ripe tannin length.
A percentage of the wine was matured in American oak hogsheads, enhancing the typical black pepper spice, and providing extra length to the ripe juicy palate. Well suited to immediate enjoyment with red meat dishes, mature cheeses, and campfires.
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Though Syrah originated in the Rhône Valley of France, Australia is home to the oldest Syrah (called Shiraz here) vines on the planet. Found in Australia’s Barossa Valley, where phylloxera has never threated viticulture, these ancient vines are between 140 to 175 years old!
Having brought fame and merit to the country’s wine scene since the early 1950s, namely via the debut of Penfolds Grange, today Syrah (Shiraz) claims rank as the most widely planted grape in Australia. In fact, the amount of land dedicated to Shiraz in Australia is now almost equivalent to what it is in France. Australian Shiraz has its own personality with flavors and aromas of intense blackberry, fruitcake, menthol, tobacco leaf and umami. Conveniently one can find great Australian Shiraz at a variety of price points but the very best will be dense, gloriously complex and capable of long aging.