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 12 months maturation before blending and bottling.
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz |
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Vintage | 2018 |
Country | Australia |
Region | Langhorne Creek |
Volume | 750 mL |
Closure | Screw Cap |
Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
Peak Drinking | Enjoy Now |
Winemaker | Richard Mattner |
96 Points | Tyson Stelzer |
93 points | Ned Goodwin, 2021 Halliday Wine Companion |
Bronze | 2022 Royal Queensland Wine Show |
Bronze | 2022 Hobart Wine Show |
Tyson Stelzer
"62.1/37.8/0.1% cabernet sauvignon/shiraz/other, from Langhorne Creek/McLaren Vale/Clare/Barossa. Matured 12 months in seasoned and new oak barrels. Richard Mattner unites the big-gun regions of SA to celebrate the quintessential Aussie blend. It rejoices in all there is to love about the past, present and future of Australian winemaking. A deep core of blackcurrant and blackberry fruit stretches tall and long, upheld by a fine splay of intricate tannins and bright acidity. Outstanding line and unwavering persistence make for one of the best reds at this price on the shelves today."
The nose shows lifted Dark Cherry, Violets and leafy earthy notes, with dark plum and a rich concentration of blackberries and Chocolate.
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 above average winter rains ahead of a dry and warmer than average summer resulted in solid 2018 vintage. Spring rainfall quickly tapered back to around average, but a windy season kept canopies dry and helped to check excessive growth. Summer rainfall was relatively low keeping disease pressure under control. Temperatures were higher than average, with a number of short heatwaves across South Australia but favorable ripening during February, with daytime temperatures in the high 20s with cool nights, led to fruit in great condition at picking.
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.