Selected vineyards throughout the Barossa Valley floor, with
15% coming off of G & H block here on our Estate.
A small amount of whole bunch & fermented in both small &
medium sized open fermenters using wild yeast. A
combination of hand plunging and pump overs allowed for
gentle extraction of colour, flavour and tannins. After 15
days on skins the wine was pressed and put to French oak
for 6 months. The wine was blended and bottled with no
fining
Vibrant purple colour, this wine has loads of blueberry and
black olive character on the nose. The whole bunch
component gives a dried herb character to the wine and adds
freshness to the palate. It is particularly generous in red and
dark fruit thanks to the the slightly cooler and longer growing
season of 2022, making it a great drink on its own, but can
also pair well with red meat dishes.
The owl connects to our property, where we have regular
Tawny Frogmouth visitors, especially in and around our G
and H Shiraz blocks. The upside-down house symbolises
the fact that this is our entry level, 'house' Shiraz, but
flipped on its head. Lighter, fresher and a drink now style
that is an attempt at writing a new chapter in the Barossa
Shiraz history book.