Shiraz 2021
Annie's Lane
Shiraz 2021
Overview
Overview
In the early days of winemaking in the Clare Valley the local community would often help each other during the busy times of the season. After delivering lunches to workers pruning vines in the middle of winter one year, Annie Wayman's horse-drawn cart struck difficulty in negotiating the muddy track back to her cottage. From that day on, the track has been affectionately known as Annie's Lane, and today borders one of our major vineyards in the Clare Valley.
Annie's Lane Shiraz is vibrant red with deep purple hues. Aromas of cassis lift from the glass while the palate is rich with plums, black olives and dried spices, balanced by subtle oak flavours with hints of chocolate. This wine is full to medium bodied, with pure Clare Valley Shiraz characteristics.
| Varietal | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Adelaide |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Enjoy Now |
| Winemaker | Tom Shanahan |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Lamb
Duck
Veg
Pizza
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Aromas of cassis lift from the glass
Flavours and Palate
The palate is rich with plums, and black olives, balanced by subtle oak flavours with a hint of dark chocolate and spice.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Annie’s Lane Shiraz is made with a minimal intervention approach, retaining and enhancing the natural expression of the fruit. The grapes were crushed and de-stemmed. Individual parcels were fermented separately in a range of fermenter sizes including 10 tonne open fermenters. After primary fermentation, the wines were pressed off skins, and then selected parcels were racked into a combination of French and American oak barrels for a minimum of 9 months maturation.
A portion of the wine is matured in tank to bring lifted fruit to the final blend. Prior to blending, each parcel was re-assessed to confirm its suitability and quality for Annie's Lane Shiraz.
Alex MacKenzie - Winemaker
Melbourne born and bred, Alex developed a fond affection for the Clare Valley following regular childhood visits to the picturesque wine region to see his grandparents. Alex discovered his passion for wine when he was sixteen, whilst in the Rhone Valley as an exchange student with a French family. Ignited by his surroundings, Alex went on to study viticulture at The University of Adelaide and has spent vintages in Piedmont, Chianti, and along the Mosel in Germany.