Aromas of raspberry and mulberry with subtle notes of cured meat, clove and cedar. The palate is plush, framed by earthy, persistent tannins. A medium to full bodied Shiraz displaying quintessential McLaren Vale dark fruits, and spice.

Shiraz has been Coriole’s principle variety and flagship wine since the first bottling in 1970. Coriole Shiraz is 100% Estate grown with the majority of vines approximately 40 years old.

This wine is made in the traditional manner; fermented in open tanks and hand plunged, aged in French oak hogsheads. This wine has good intensity of fruit, yet is elegant and will reward further cellaring.

Conditions in the spring of 2015 were very dry, yet there was impressive vine growth, some old hands saying they had never seen the vineyards looking so good! Above average temperatures in October and December led to predictions of a very early, swift vintage. Ripening, however, slowed in January. 60-70 mm rain fell, followed by an unusually cool February average of 19.5°C. Gentle ripening continued and picking was slow paced and orderly. The resulting wines are excellent; colour is vibrant, aromatics are alluring and the natural balance and mouth feel is superb.

Food Pairing: Butterflied lamb neck rolled around a rosemary, garlic and parmesan bread stuffing, slow roasted in white wine and stock.