Basket Pressed Shiraz
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby in color. The nose offers spicy notes of pepper, aniseed and marzipan alongside dark fruit and a touch of flint. Red and purple fruits lead the way on the palate, followed by black olive, mocha and a touch of licorice. The finish supports with fine-grained, chalky tannins.
Vineyards
The vineyard has a predominately eastern exposure. Soil varies from sandy loam at the top of the hill to heavier loam and clay as it descends down the hill towards the creek. The dry climate forces the vine roots, ranging from 15–25 years of age, to delve into the complex underlying Geology consisting of quartz and ironstone gravels, weathered and calcareous sandstone, siltstone and limestone.
Winemaking
Fruit was harvested from the 14th to the 23rd of March. It was immediately crushed, destemmed and hand plunged, utilizing open top fermentation. Following 9 -13 days on skins, traditional basket pressing in our 1928 basket press was employed. The wine then matured in a combination of American, French and Eastern European oak barrels for 9 months.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2021
- Alcohol:
- 14%
- Region:
- McLaren Vale
- Varietals:
- 95% Shiraz, 5% Grenache
Accolades
Downloads
Kay Brothers
Basket Pressed Shiraz 2021
