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Twins Barrel Select Shiraz 2021Maverick
This Shiraz selection comes from estate plots at Ahrens’ Creek and Barossa Ridge, near Vine Vale, in the heart of the Barossa Valley, South Australia. In this warm, dry Barossa terroir, fruit from biodynamically farmed vineyards gives a generous, deep yet balanced expression of Shiraz.
Made from biodynamically grown estate grapes, this Shiraz is aged for 18 months in oak barrels to develop its aromatic depth and texture. Harvesting and fermentation details are not specified.
This wine reveals notes of blackberry, ripe plum, blueberry, black cherry, violet, black pepper, sweet spices, toasted oak and dark chocolate. The palate is broad and concentrated, carried by velvety fruit, welcome freshness and tannins that are both firm and silky. The long, spicy finish extends the nuances of black fruit and cocoa.
Where are we traveling?
Eden ValleyAustralia
Perched in the hills east of the Barossa Valley in South Australia, Eden Valley stands out for its high altitude, between 400 and 600 metres, which gives it a markedly cooler climate than its neighbour. Located some 70 kilometres north-east of Adelaide, this wine region enjoys a distinctly continental climate, with warm days tempered by altitude and cool nights that encourage slow, balanced ripening of the grapes. Breezes from Spencer Gulf have a moderating influence, particularly noticeable in the high-altitude vineyards. The soils, mainly made up of infertile grey-red schist and pockets of sand over clay, force the vines to root deeply, producing concentrated and expressive grapes. This unique combination of altitude, cool climate and poor soils makes Eden Valley one of Australia's most sought-after terroirs, renowned worldwide for its elegant Rieslings and its refined Shiraz of great aromatic finesse.
The little history of the country
Australia
Australia began making wine more than two centuries ago. The result is a country rich in old vines, multi-generational winemaking families and deep-rooted knowledge of and respect for the craft. Add to that a thirst for exploration and innovation, a fearless attitude and a varied portfolio of 65 wine regions across many climates, and you have the makings of an extraordinary wine country like few others. Australia burst onto export markets in the 1980s and has since been offering the whole world dynamic, fruity wines of exceptional value. Until the late 1990s and early 2000s, the story of Australian wine was dominated by overly concentrated examples of Shiraz, Grenache and red blends. Between these two extremes lies the diversity of Australia's high-quality and regional wines, which has always existed. Australian viticulture is mainly concentrated along the southern ocean fringe, where conditions are cooler. There are four main wine regions, located around the major cities: Western Australia around Perth, South Australia around Adelaide, Victoria around Melbourne and New South Wales around Sydney. The country is one of the world's largest wine producers and was the 4th-largest exporter in the world in 2011. This recent development has made Australia one of the most prominent countries for the quality of its wines. You can taste Australian wines all over the country. Each Australian region has its own grape varieties. Australian wines are defined by their grape variety, unlike French wines, which are defined by their terroir.
All about Twins Barrel Select Shiraz 2021
At what temperature should Twins Barrel Select Shiraz 2021 be served?
Between 15 and 17 °C.
How long can Twins Barrel Select Shiraz 2021 be kept?
Ageing potential: 5 to 10 years, until around 2031. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Twins Barrel Select Shiraz 2021?
Grapes: 100% Shiraz. Origin: South Australia, Australia. Alcohol: 14.5%.