Drake Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2020 (Australia)

Description

• Subtle oak
• Berry fruits
• Bright acidity
• Velvety tannins

A satisfyingly dense and full-bodied Shiraz from Langhorne Creek that exhibits everything we love about the variety. The palate shows vibrant berry fruits, underpinned by subtle oak in the background, before velvety tannins and bright acidity shape the finish. A beautifully lush expression of Langhorne Creek Shiraz that is perfect for mid-term cellaring.

2020 had its challenges with a dry start and only a small portion of rain and with much of the country suffering drought conditions. The warm dry spell continued in December with some extreme hot temperature days recorded. It was a late ripening year and yields were down but despite the challenges it was another excellent vintage across South Australia and in Langhorne Creek.

Drake was created by a motley group of winemakers and sommeliers, born from a shared belief in creating thought-provoking wines of individual character and expression.

Food Pairing: It would partner well with a barbecued rib-eye steak with a mushroom sauce.