Take it to the Grave Shiraz 2025 (Australia)

Description

Blackberry, Chocolate, Oak

"Upfront and instantly appealing, the wine shows blackberry, sweet cherry, rich floral, warm spice, and roasted nut aromas. The palate delivers excellent weight and succulent fruit intensity, beautifully structured by silky texture and polished tannins, making it highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2032" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2025

In the glass it’s coloured purple with a dense and dark body. A full-bodied and very aromatic Shiraz showing purple berry fruits, dark chocolate and integrated spices. The palate shows good weight and evenness whilst the fine tannins and integrated acidity drive persistence on the long finish.

Take it to the Grave is a joint venture between Nicholas Crampton and South Australian winemaker Corey Ryan created to deliver interesting and rewarding wines whilst challenging a few established rules and preconceptions. The Take it to the Grave Shiraz takes on the mysteries and individual personalities of old-vine vineyards.

The fruit is partially hand-harvested before de-stemming and cool fermentation in small two tonne open fermenters with regular hand plunging. Matured in seasoned French oak (20% new French) for six months before bottling with minimal filtration and Sulphur addition.

Food Pairing: Perfect with roast lamb and a rich, creamy potato gratin.