2021 The Hallmark NEW RELEASE

The 2021 Vintage
2021 was an excellent year. There were good rains leading up to budburst and the growing season had dry spells interspersed with decent rains. Vine health was excellent with good leaf cover, and the bunches had no evidence of shrivel or disease.  

The Vineyard
Fruit was sourced from both our Dowd’s Lane block which is on the west side of the ridge, and the eastern block. The soil is a deep and rocky red clay loam with excellent structure and water holding capacity. The vines are unirrigated and relatively low yielding. They are cane-pruned by hand and wrapped to a single wire trellis to encourage some bunch shading during the heat of summer.

The Winemaking
The fruit was hand-picked at varying levels of ripeness and clonal origin. The bunches were destemmed, gently crushed and fermented in small open vessels with daily hand plunging. The must was basket pressed and aged in 30% new French oak barrels for 18 months prior to bottling.

Tasting Notes

This premium wine is a full-bodied wine with blood plum and cedarwood aromas. The pallet displays a graceful balance; the plum, cherry fruits and spice are kept in place by the acid, and the silky tannins contribute to a long, textural finish. This wine has excellent cellaring potential and will age for 20 years or more.

Variety: 100% premium shiraz
Vintage: 2021
Harvest Date: 9th to 21st March 2021
Vineyard Location: Our Dowd’s Lane (west facing)
Geology / Soil Profile: Deep, red rocky clay loam (derived from Cambrian Rock)
Viticulture Practices: Un-irrigated vineyards, zero tillage, grass sward between rows, cane pruned
Yields: 1 tonne/acre
Alcohol: 15.0%
pH: 3.84
Bottle Packaging: 750 ml Eco friendly burgundy bottle
Closure: Stelvin ROTP Screwcap
Cartons: 6 bottles in branded cartons 1 x 6 stand-up.