Duke's Vineyard Single Vineyard Shiraz 2018

Duke's Vineyard Single Vineyard Shiraz 2018Duke Ranson always dreamt of establishing a vineyard in the Porongurup subregion of Great Southern, so in 1998 he purchased a 65ha farm at the foot of the Porongurup Range. He chose to plant Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon (Duke's favourite) and Shiraz, varieties that are beautifully suited to the cool climate Great Southern region. "A slinky, syrupy mid palate, fruit allowed to sing, uncluttered by oak, which is present though playing the supporting

natural clarification and stabilisation techniques were employed to ensure minimal finings and no filtration

Some dark chocolate chinotto flavours

One of them was Grenache

whatever the circumstances

"The V&A story is all about fineness

Halliday Wine Companion - 93 points

with 25% whole bunches in the ferment this year

with earthy regional influences and cedar/vanilla oak qualities playing second violin

The Joseph Hill Gewürztraminer is named after Joseph Hill Thyer and the Eleanor's Cottage Sauvignon Blanc is blended with Semillon and is named after Eleanor Thyer

The wines have excellent texture and mouthfeel with floral aromatics and ripe dark fruits

Palate closure stylishly activated via a defined line of slate-like mineral acid

Coffee bean mocha