McPherson Family Vineyards 'Andrew McPherson' Shiraz 2020 (Australia)

Description

Blueberry, Hazelnut, Oak

"Sweetly fruited and fragrant, the bouquet shows dark plum, vanilla, mixed spice and roasted hazelnut aromas, followed by a silky-smooth palate that's succulent and supple. Generous and flavoursome, offering delightful drinking. At its best: now to 2027" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2023

Deep purple. Black cherry, blueberry and mixed spice. Ripe blackberries, plums and a hint of pepper on the palate.

A colourful character, Andrew McPherson has spent his working life making wine and has made an incredible contribution to the Australian Wine Industry. Andrew loves a great Shiraz and a great Sunday lunch, combining the two with family and friends on most weekends.

The grapes for this Shiraz were picked and crushed during the cool of night, thus ensuring the retention of varietal character, while modern winemaking techniques were employed throughout, all of which help to create the signature McPherson style. Fermentation took place in sweeping arm red fermenters, giving the wine a denser, richer colour and allowing for gentle flavour extraction. Softer tannins are also a result of this process, an important feature of the McPherson Shiraz style. Careful attention was also paid to the oak selection for the Shiraz. This wine was aged on French oak for approximately 8 months, giving the wine a noticeable, but not an excessive oak influence. The inclusion of some central Victorian fruit into the blend has boosted both the colour and the intensity of flavour.

Food Pairing: Try this wine with Char-grilled steak or a rich, spicy tomato based pasta dish such as Spaghetti Bolognaise or Lasagne – a perfect match!