Gemtree Uncut McLaren Vale Shiraz 2023 (Australia)

Description

Blueberry, Oak, Spice

Uncut Shiraz is generous, layered, bright and textural. The aromas are intense and complex of blueberry, mulberry and spiced vanilla oak. Uncut is a rich and pure shiraz, the lively fruit flavours are polished and cocooned by natural oak flavours and balanced acidity, all hallmarks of Gemtree's house Shiraz.

At Gemtree we farm our vineyards organically and biodynamically. This philosophy rewards us with fruit full of flavour and purity; these are the gems from which we craft our fine wines.

Uncut is the first wine we made, a distinctive McLaren Vale Shiraz that today reflects the subtle changes we have made in both the vineyard and the winery over the past 27 years. From vines aged 20 to 60 years, we select the sites that consistently display the highest quality, purity and finesse. Fermentation occurs naturally in 5-8 tonne open fermenters and we press off skins once fermentation is complete. Ageing occurs in 100% French oak barrels ranging in size from puncheons (500L) to barriques (225L) for 15 months. As with all Gemtree reds, minimal racking occurs during this time. The wine is aged on its lees, building mouthfeel and texture. Each vintage of Uncut encapsulates Gemtree’s core philosophy of sustainable, organic winemaking, resulting in wines that truly express our vineyard site.

Food Pairing: We love drinking Uncut Shiraz with BBQ lamb chops marinated in fresh parsley, onion, lemon and rosemary, but is equally delicious with fresh pea & asparagus risotto with generous amounts of grated pecorino cheese.