Certified Shiraz Cabernet 2021
Pepperjack
Certified Shiraz Cabernet 2021
Pepperjack
Certified Shiraz Cabernet 2021
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 | 2021 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Langhorne Creek |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | This wine can be enjoyed now but will also improve with careful cellaring. |
| 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.