{"product_id":"kalleske-moppa-barossa-valley-shiraz-2020-australia","title":"Kalleske Moppa Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020 (Australia)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench, American \u0026amp; Hungarian oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBlueberry \u0026amp; Cinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBlack liquorice\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cb\u003eLog \u0026amp; polished\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t2020 Moppa Shiraz is deep purple-black in colour. The aromatics are instantly uplifting and beguiling. Quite a spectrum including blueberry, plum, musk, cinnamon spice, flower garden, malt, black liquorice and a hint of oak. The full-bodied palate is equally interesting. Well poised with innate balance of muscularity and elegance. There is an expanse of red, blue and black fruits set with a fine but notable profile of natural tannin adding structure and a graceful oak presence giving further depth and complexity. The finish is long and completes a polished wine. Moppa 2020 is an expressive Shiraz that can be enjoyed now or will cellar well in the medium to long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMoppa is predominantly Shiraz with a trace of Petit Verdot (5%) and Viognier (2%) blended in for added complexity. Grapes are from nine different blocks on the Kalleske’s organic farm, with the oldest of these blocks planted in 1961. The vines are low-yielding and are grown in shallow, sandy loam soil over superb deep red clay, providing ideal conditions for these varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tVintage 2020 has delivered wines of amazing quality. However, quantity is very limited, with it being one of the lowest grape yields ever in the Barossa at around 50% of average. Yields were dire due to a combination of early mild frost conditions, then a notably windy period (45% windier) around flowering leading to poor set (not many berries) followed by some hot days in November and an overall dry growing season (34% down). Notably, quality is of the highest echelon with rich colours and intense robust flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Shiraz was harvested in numerous batches from February 27th to March 17th. One lot of Shiraz was co-fermented on the skins of Viognier which had been harvested on February 27th. The Petit Verdot is a late ripener and was harvested on March 31st. All batches were wild fermented in open top fermenters with hand pumpovers twice a day during fermentation. After 7 to 14 days on skins the fermented grapes were traditionally pressed. The wine was aged in hogshead barrels for thirteen months. Approximately 25% new French, American and Hungarian oak was used with the balance seasoned barrels. On completion of maturation, a portion f Petit Verdot and Shiraz\/Viognier was blended for added complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Mineral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488410050877,"sku":null,"price":281.7,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/20607-1.jpg?v=1729032946","url":"https:\/\/www.blackmarket.co.nz\/products\/kalleske-moppa-barossa-valley-shiraz-2020-australia","provider":"Black Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}