2019 Matilda Reserve Shiraz
The Wine
Heathcote is a region renowned for its big, bulbous Shiraz. It can punch you in the face and warm your heart in the winter. And there's nothing better than a glass of Heathcote Shiraz curled up in front of the fire on a chilly winter's day. We always want to make a classic Heathcote Shiraz. One that is refined and delicate yet smooth and oaky. One that has a lingering finish and complex character. Here is our Matilda Reserve Shiraz. Made from plump berries sourced from a unique easterly-facing single vineyard in Kimbolton, our 2019 Matilda Reserve Shiraz is one of our boldest Reserves yet.
The Vineyard
Located on the western banks of Lake Eppalock is this beautiful vineyard. It's easterly facing, catches the morning rays, and is irrigated by the lake. Planted in 1996 on loamy soils and owned and operated by Peter Raeburn, this distinctive site produces Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon with crisp acidity every year. Being in the southern pocket of the Heathcote GI, the vineyard is slower ripening, allowing the berries to develop floral and fruit notes. The vineyard is hand-pruned and hand-picked, and the passion Peter has for his vines shows through every year in the exceptional fruit he produces.
Winemaking Notes
Harvested by hand in early March, the wine was aged in seasoned French barriques. Following a second racking in late 2019, the wine was transferred to one three-year-old French and two one-year-old American barriques for an additional five months, enhancing the vanilla-coconut characteristics. The wine was bottled in June 2021. Some sediment remains in bottle as the wine was not fined or filtered. Bottled with natural cork and meticulously hand labelled, this full-flavoured, fruit-driven Shiraz has a spicy, white pepper lingering finish.
Palate Black cherry, juicy plum. Deep mulberry with a savoury, white pepper finish. Smooth with soft tannins.
Varieties 100% Shiraz. Soil Loam.
Maturation In oak (55% French, 45% American); 23 months
The Wine
Heathcote is a region renowned for its big, bulbous Shiraz. It can punch you in the face and warm your heart in the winter. And there's nothing better than a glass of Heathcote Shiraz curled up in front of the fire on a chilly winter's day. We always want to make a classic Heathcote Shiraz. One that is refined and delicate yet smooth and oaky. One that has a lingering finish and complex character. Here is our Matilda Reserve Shiraz. Made from plump berries sourced from a unique easterly-facing single vineyard in Kimbolton, our 2019 Matilda Reserve Shiraz is one of our boldest Reserves yet.
The Vineyard
Located on the western banks of Lake Eppalock is this beautiful vineyard. It's easterly facing, catches the morning rays, and is irrigated by the lake. Planted in 1996 on loamy soils and owned and operated by Peter Raeburn, this distinctive site produces Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon with crisp acidity every year. Being in the southern pocket of the Heathcote GI, the vineyard is slower ripening, allowing the berries to develop floral and fruit notes. The vineyard is hand-pruned and hand-picked, and the passion Peter has for his vines shows through every year in the exceptional fruit he produces.
Winemaking Notes
Harvested by hand in early March, the wine was aged in seasoned French barriques. Following a second racking in late 2019, the wine was transferred to one three-year-old French and two one-year-old American barriques for an additional five months, enhancing the vanilla-coconut characteristics. The wine was bottled in June 2021. Some sediment remains in bottle as the wine was not fined or filtered. Bottled with natural cork and meticulously hand labelled, this full-flavoured, fruit-driven Shiraz has a spicy, white pepper lingering finish.
Palate Black cherry, juicy plum. Deep mulberry with a savoury, white pepper finish. Smooth with soft tannins.
Varieties 100% Shiraz. Soil Loam.
Maturation In oak (55% French, 45% American); 23 months
| Wine Region | Heathcote |
|---|---|
| Liquor License | 32804719 |
| Occasion | Sip |
| Wine Tags | Exciting, Grower Producer, Low Sulphur, Minimal Intervention, Sustainable Practices, Womanmade |
| Year | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
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