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One of our most celebrated and awarded wines, the Oracle Shiraz pays homage to the diversity of the Clare Valley. Sourced from Estate vineyards at Mt. Surmon, Trillians Hill, Morrison’s, Mort’s along with the famed Attunga vineyard, this a true expression of Clare Valley Shiraz at its best.

Vintage Conditions

2016 was a classically cool and damp Clare Valley vintage with lower than average daytime temperatures and periodic rainfall occurring before and over the harvest time. This slowed the ripening process and allowed our winemaking team to harvest each parcel at optimal maturity.

Winemaking

Low yielding parcels of Shiraz were selected from each vineyard based on concentration of flavours. Each parcel was then vinified separately using traditional winemaking techniques, before being aged for eighteen months in a careful selection of new and seasoned French oak casks.

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2016 Oracle Shiraz

2016 Oracle Shiraz

Overview

One of our most celebrated and awarded wines, the Oracle Shiraz pays homage to the diversity of the Clare Valley. The Oracle is also one of the original four wines made in 1997 and is our flagship Shiraz named after the mythological Oracle, where one goes to obtain wisdom and understanding. The Oracle captures the very essence of the Clare Valleys famous Terroir, its unique provenance, power, and elegance.
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Place

One of our most celebrated and awarded wines, the Oracle Shiraz pays homage to the diversity of the Clare Valley. Sourced from Estate vineyards at Mt. Surmon, Trillians Hill, Morrison’s, Mort’s along with the famed Attunga vineyard, this a true expression of Clare Valley Shiraz at its best.

Vintage Conditions

2016 was a classically cool and damp Clare Valley vintage with lower than average daytime temperatures and periodic rainfall occurring before and over the harvest time. This slowed the ripening process and allowed our winemaking team to harvest each parcel at optimal maturity.

Winemaking

Low yielding parcels of Shiraz were selected from each vineyard based on concentration of flavours. Each parcel was then vinified separately using traditional winemaking techniques, before being aged for eighteen months in a careful selection of new and seasoned French oak casks.

Acidity
6.4 g/L
Alcohol
14.5%
Cellaring
Drink now until 2028
Closure
Screw cap
Maturation
18 months on new and seasoned French oak casks
Size
750mL
Varietal
Shiraz
Vintage
2016
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Tasting Notes

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  • Appearance

    Appearance

    Dark red in colour with youthful crimson highlights.

  • Nose

    Nose

    Layers of black olive tapenade and forest berries with licorice, cinnamon and clove.

  • Palate

    Palate

    Rich and powerful dark berries and bright red fruits up front that give way to savoury charcuterie with hints of dark chocolate and sweet spice. Fine, powdery tannins give length and drive to the fruit before a velvety finish.

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