The 2022 Estate Shiraz is hand crafted from grapes grown Settler’s block, 12, 10, 9 and 2 of the Lloyd Brothers McLaren Vale Estate. Located on the Blanche Point Formation in the Eocene group which is 56 to 34 million years in age. Glauconitic, fossiliferous calcareous siltstone with Tortachilla Limestone at base. 

A long, slow, cool and low yielding vintage lead to great flavour development at low baumes whilst retaining great acidity. Each parcel was selectively picked and fermented in 1,2 and 5 tonne open fermenters, then basket pressed to new and seasoned French oak. After 14 months the best barrels were selected to create the Estate Shiraz. 

Dark crimson red in colour with aromas of lifted violets, dark plum, mocha and dried herbs. The palate is layered with black currant, mulberry, boysenberry and dark chocolate with a touch of black pepper and spice on the finish. Approachable in its youth this wine will happily age for 10+ years.