Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2019

Located in the Eden Valley region, in the heart of the Barossa in South Australia, the Mount Edelstone vineyard is planted on an east-facing slope at a cool altitude. The old Shiraz vines sink their roots into sandy and loamy soils overlying a bedrock of sandstone and shale, imparting concentration and complexity. The continental climate, tempered by the altitude, promotes slow ripening, preserving aromatic freshness and fine tannins. This emblematic terroir gives rise to a wine of character, both powerful and balanced.

The Shiraz grapes are hand-harvested by plot, destemmed and crushed, then undergo a traditional fermentation of 7 to 10 days in open vats, with regular pump-overs for gentle extraction. After pressing, the wine is transferred to French (mostly) and American oak barrels, some of which are new, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged for approximately 18 months before blending and bottling at the estate.

This wine reveals notes of wild blackberry , black plum , and blackcurrant , complemented by floral touches of violet and rose petals . Spicy nuances of black pepper , licorice , and clove mingle with elegant cedar and vanilla oak. The palate is ample and structured, supported by fine yet firm tannins, well-integrated acidity, and a long, flavorful finish marked by the depth of fruit and freshness.

Australia began producing wine more than two centuries ago. This has resulted in a country rich in old vines, multigenerational winemaking families, and a deep-rooted knowledge and respect for craftsmanship. Add to this a thirst for exploration and innovation, a fearless attitude, and a diverse portfolio of 65 wine regions across a wide range of climates, and you have the makings of an extraordinary wine nation. Australia burst onto the export scene in the 1980s and has since been offering the world vibrant, fruity, and exceptionally good-value wines. Until the late 1990s and early 2000s, the history of Australian wine was dominated by examples of Shiraz, Grenache, and overly concentrated red blends. Between these two extremes lies the diverse range of high-quality Australian wines and regional wines that has always existed. Australian viticulture is concentrated primarily along the southern coastline where conditions are cooler. There are four main wine regions, each centered 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 world's largest wine producers and was the fourth-largest exporter 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 throughout 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.