Heritage Shiraz 2022
Made by Bill with classic, no-compromise winemaking Heritage shows the infinitesimal attention to detail; elegant, balanced with a solid sense of place; you can taste the history of Shiraz in the glass.
In the mouth a soft, luxuriant wine with medium-full mouth-feel and a deliciousness that says, "don't bother me with food".
The ending is again luscious and memorable. A pure Shiraz it will obviously work with a range of foods but is easily worthy of a simple night sipping by the fire.
The lack of adequate winter rain together with frost in late April contributed to a lower-than-normal projected yield.
Minimal rainfall and high temperatures in early summer allowed for the fruit that successfully set in the spring to ripen quickly, and up to August moderate daytime temperatures and cool nights created excellent conditions.
However the 2022 harvest was fast-tracked by a heat wave which came as a bit of a surprise nevertheless all our varieties are showing excellent chemistries in the winery and getting grapes in a little early protects them from any further hot weather and the risk of wildfires.
| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Harvest Date | 12th Sep 2022 |
| Style | Red Rhône |
| Appellation | Dry Creek Valley |
| Varietal | Shiraz |
| Date Bottled | 15th Aug 2024 |
| Drinkable | 2025 - 2036 |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
