Paisley Wines Silk Barossa Shiraz 2021 (Australia)

Description

Floral, Oak, Spice

"Richly fruited and instantly appealing, the wine shows blackberry, cedary oak, toasted spice and rich floral aromas, followed by a generously expressed palate offering succulent fruit intensity with plump mouthfeel and plush tannins. Upfront and flavoursome, offering splendid drinking. At its best: now to 2036" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2023

"The wine is a dark maroon hue with aromas of chocolate, black olives, cocoa powder, black cherries, leather, bay leaves, and licorice with hints of blackcurrants as well. Very fine balance and excellent length, the tannins are indeed silky... This is delicious with an overload of chocolate emerging on the palate" Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot, Mar 2024

The colour is deep red. The aromas are lifted and bright with plums, blackberry and hints of sweet spice. The medium to full bodied palate has bright and inviting blackberry and blueberry fruit, there are some sweet licks of nutmeg and clove, with a touch of tastiness as well. The palate is elegant and the sweet fruit is supplemented with very fine grained tannins. With ample flavour, poise and balance, the wine finishes with great length and flavour. Drink young while it is vibrant and fresh but will continue to improve with careful cellaring for the next seven to ten years.

Paisley Wines was created in 2016 by Derek Fitzgerald and Kirsten Harvey and combines both of their experience with their mutual passion for music, art and great wine.
Paisley Wines Estate Vineyard is located at 440m above sea level, directly above the town of Angaston in the northern end of the Barossa region. The dividing line between the Barossa Valley and the Eden Valley GIs falls over the top of the property and the classification of the vineyard site is Eden Valley. The Vineyard is planted to 12 acres of 21+ year old Shiraz. This range of wines, named after fashionable fabrics, feature the iconic paisley design for which the company is named. The pattern became synonymous with the Scottish town of Paisley situated close to Glasgow and was the birthplace of Kirsten's great-great grandfather, who emigrated to Adelaide in 1839.

Food Pairing: Derek and Kirsten suggest this is a winner with air dried steak, spaghetti bolognese or eggplant parmigiana.