Certified Shiraz Cabernet 2020

Pepperjack

Certified Shiraz Cabernet 2020

Pepperjack

Certified Shiraz Cabernet 2020

RRP (750 mL)
$38.00
750 mL
$27.00
6 x 750 mL
$162.00

Overview

Overview

Our winemaking team has respect for traditional winemaking techniques, yet is also dynamic and imaginative. Pepperjack winemakers are conscious of modern wine styles and create wines that reflect our passion for this special region. 

After crushing and destemming, the parcels of fruit were fermented separately in traditional style fermenters. The wines were gently pressed, racked and transferred to seasoned and new oak barrels for 15 months maturation before blending and bottling.
 

Varietal Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2020
Country Australia
Region Langhorne Creek
Volume 750 mL
Closure Screw Cap
Alc/Vol 14.5%
Peak Drinking Enjoy Now
Winemaker Richard Mattner

Food Pairing

Food Pairing

Beef
Lamb
Duck
Veg
Pizza

Taste Description

Taste Description

Nose

The nose is intensely fragrant with dark plum, black currants, mint and hints of spice.

Flavours and Palate

The palate is rich and plush with good structure. There is a concentrated layers of blackberry, blue fruits and oak which is balanced with layers of tannins to give length and finesse while finishing full of flavour.

Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking

Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking

Langhorne Creek, South Australia

Nestled among gum trees on an ancient flood plain between the Bremer and Angas rivers, Langhorne Creek is one of Australia’s best-kept viticultural secrets. Its deep, alluvial soils and the surprisingly cool influence of nearby Lake Alexandrina produce soft and fragrantly elegant reds with distinctive mintiness.

South Australia experienced a drier than average growing season. The continuation of dry conditions has contributed to generally low yields across the state. Dry conditions during spring reduced the vigour of vines, while several days of very high winds in late November were seen to reduce the berry set of Cabernet Sauvignon which were flowering at the time. December and January were particularly dry and hot, but after the rainfall in early February South Australia experienced a very cool ripening period. Vintage was reasonably compressed seeing harvest in many regions only taking 5 to 6 weeks. The resultant wines are fruit expressive with excellent quality. 

Richard Mattner - Winemaker

Growing up in the Barossa Valley, winemaker Richard Mattner was never far from wine. His grandfather's vineyard at the highly-regarded Light Pass district was Richard's playground during the school holidays. Upon leaving school, Richard gained employment as a cellar hand and began a career in the wine industry in 1993. Richard was destined to be a winemaker and in 2004 he graduated from Charles Sturt University with Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science). Richard says winemaking is an art and just another way of creatively expressing himself. In addition to his passion for red wine, Richard has a keen interest in all things sports and loves nothing more than to relax with friends and enjoy a char-grilled scotch fillet on the barbeque perfectly matched with a bottle of wine, of course.