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Place

This wine comes from a combination of two vineyard parcels from the famed sub-region of Watervale, Clare Valley.

Vintage Conditions

A dry yet cooler vintage, 2019 has delivered smaller yields of highly flavoured fruit. The lower-than-average rainfall between December and harvest created a few challenges. There were some extreme weather conditions during the growing season, including the lowest temperature recorded in spring and the highest ever temperature in summer, but the grapes showed great resilience. Shiraz thrived under these dry and reasonably cool conditions.

Winemaking

The Shiraz is sourced from the Morrison vineyard and the Cabernet is grown on the opposite ridge. These parcels were vinified separately in open fermenters, before being carefully basket pressed into new and seasoned French oak barrels for 16 months.

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2019 Morrison Shiraz Cabernet

2019 Morrison Shiraz Cabernet

Overview

A uniquely Australian blend of Shiraz (70%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (30%) is composed to create this wine of power and distinction. The Morrison Vineyard for which the wine is named, is situated directly across from the winery in the sub region of Leasingham. This vineyard is affectionately known as “The Golden Hillside” for the spectacular way the vineyard glistens in the morning sun.
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Food Pairing: Hard cheeses or perfectly cooked & seasoned steak.

Place

This wine comes from a combination of two vineyard parcels from the famed sub-region of Watervale, Clare Valley.

Vintage Conditions

A dry yet cooler vintage, 2019 has delivered smaller yields of highly flavoured fruit. The lower-than-average rainfall between December and harvest created a few challenges. There were some extreme weather conditions during the growing season, including the lowest temperature recorded in spring and the highest ever temperature in summer, but the grapes showed great resilience. Shiraz thrived under these dry and reasonably cool conditions.

Winemaking

The Shiraz is sourced from the Morrison vineyard and the Cabernet is grown on the opposite ridge. These parcels were vinified separately in open fermenters, before being carefully basket pressed into new and seasoned French oak barrels for 16 months.

Acidity
6.5 g/L
Alcohol
14.5%
Cellaring
Now or cellar until 2040
Closure
Screw cap
Maturation
16 months in seasoned French oak barrels
Size
750mL
Varietal
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2019
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Tasting Notes

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  • Appearance

    Appearance

    Opaque, inky purple, with a vibrant crimson rim.

  • Nose

    Nose

    A brooding and complex aroma with blue fruits, charcuterie, milk chocolate, blackberry, plums and spice.

  • Palate

    Palate

    Awash with layer upon layer of dark fruits, blackberry and hints of olive tapenade, red cherry and red liquorice. Don’ t forget the touch of black pepper. There is obscene concentration of fruit here, with dense & chewy tannins inking the tongue bound by a slightly charry, savoury edge leading through to an unctuous & full flavoured finish.

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