2020 Single Block Series Shiraz

Winemakers: John Bown, Alain Rousseau

Dark colour, plummy aromas with a mix of spices. Nice texture with firm tannin, elegant wine with
plenty of ageing potential.

We had a drought in Southern Tasmania until spring. From budburst up to flowering, the temperatures were cool (between 15-20֯c). The low temperatures made the flowering slow, resulting in small and lighter bunches with 30 to 40% of small berries (called Hen and Chicken or non-pollinized berries).
Summer was also dry with little rain. Early January was warm with high temperatures. Temperatures dropped in February and March; the outcome was a late start of vintage around mid-March. Some welcomed the rain early March as it filled up the bunches. In general, the quality of the 2020 vintage is good with a lower volume of wine than usual.

Variety: 100% Shiraz, sustainably grown
Region: 100% Coal River Valley