Farmers & Stockholders McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 (Australia)

Description

"A gorgeous shiraz, the instantly appealing bouquet shows blackberry, blueberry compote, mocha and cedar characters. The palate is powerful and opulent, and delivers silky texture and loads of attractive fruit flavours, finishing superbly long and smooth. At its best: now to 2023" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2017

This wine is rich and generously loaded with red fruits, black cherry and spice on the palate. Each batch is matured in French oak for 9 months prior to blending and the finish is long-lasting, delicious, dense and fruit packed.

The grapes used to make this wine have been sourced from select vineyards in McLaren Vale, including those planted on the original Goss property. With dominant winter rainfall and warm, dry summers that are tempered by the proximity to the Gulf St. Vincent and low humidity, McLaren Vale has one of the most consistent climates in which to grow premium wine grapes.

In the 1840s, a local Farmers & Stockholders Club was formed to bring together the farmers and merchants of the burgeoning colony. On their agenda were many interesting items ranging from high wage costs and improved cropping practices.Vines were a part of the make-up of the agricultural and horticultural pursuits of the district and to conclude Club meetings, wine was drunk to toast ‘prosperity to the region’.