At the table with Philip 2018
A piece of beef braised over a wood fire, grilled marinated meats, lamb skewers with peppers accompanied by a beautiful dauphinois gratin.
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Philip 2018MOUNT PLEASANT
If you want to know what a good Syrah from the Hunter Valley is, without breaking the bank, here is a perfect example. It is a wine with less alcohol than the Syrah from the Barossa. The wine was aged for 12 months at 90% in stainless steel vats to maintain the aromas of fresh fruit and 10% in new oak barrels to provide richness and complexity. On the palate, it is intense on fresh fruit with a very fine tannin structure. This wine offers notes of black fruits , cherry , blueberry pie , blackberry , plum , pepper , all coated with oriental spices . Here we have more elegance and less concentration than shiraz from warm regions. A very beautiful vintage!
Where are we traveling?
New South WalesAustralia
New South Wales
New South Wales is an Australian wine powerhouse, accounting for almost a third of Australian production. The state has 16 wine regions, which results in a great diversity of terroirs and climates and allows for the cultivation of a range of varieties, each with its own characteristic flavor. Although New South Wales is Australia's second largest wine producing state, it is also the most populous state, causing wine consumption to exceed production.
The sub-region: Hunter Valley
It is Australia's oldest wine growing region as the first vines were planted in 1820. The oldest vines still in production date back to 1860. Just a two-hour drive north of Sydney, the Hunter Valley is blessed with a magnificent and diverse landscape, with a multitude of restaurants and kangaroos frolicking in the fields. At dusk, it even takes on the appearance of Australian Tuscany. Although its Syrahs do not have the power of those from the Barossa, nor their tannic structure, Syrah is the great red grape variety of the region and produces more elegant wines.
The little history of the country
Australia
Australia began producing wine more than two centuries ago. This has resulted in a country rich in old vines, multi-generational winemaking families and an ingrained knowledge and respect for craftsmanship. Add to that a thirst to explore and innovate, a fearless attitude and a diverse notebook of 65 wine regions in many climates, and you have the makings of an extraordinary wine country unlike any other.
Australia burst into export markets in the 1980s and since then has been providing the world with vibrant, fruity and exceptional value wines. Until the late 1990s and early 2000s, Australian wine history was dominated by examples of Shiraz, Grenache and overly concentrated red blends. Between these two extremes lies the diversity of Australia's offering of high quality and regional wines that has always existed.
Australian viticulture is mainly concentrated on the southern oceanic edge where conditions are cooler. There are four main wine regions located around 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 largest wine producers in the world, and was the 4th largest exporter in the world in 2011. This recent development now makes 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 Philip 2018
At what temperature should Philip 2018 be served?
Between 16 and 18 °C. An hour in a decanter helps it open up.
How long can Philip 2018 be kept?
Ageing potential: 5 to 10 years, until around 2028. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Philip 2018?
Grapes: 100% Syrah. Origin: New South Wales, Australia. Alcohol: 13.5%.
What to serve with Philip 2018?
Philip 2018 pairs well with lamb, beef, game and grilled vegetables. Our dish ideas are in the food pairing box at the top of the page.