1859 Barossa Shiraz 2021
Saltram
1859 Barossa Shiraz 2021
Overview
Overview
Created in a contemporary style, this vibrant and textural Barossa Shiraz has notes of blood plums and fresh cherries. The palate is medium-full bodied, rich with cherries, pepper, spice and a gentle lingering finish. The lushness of the Barossa Valley floor Shiraz is tempered by the soft tannins and aromatic notes from the Shiraz of Eden Valley, producing a wine with vibrancy and generosity.
| Varietal | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2024 |
| Winemaker | Alex MacKenzie |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| Gold | 2022 Royal Queensland Wine Show |
| Bronze | 2022 Barossa Wine Show |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Lamb
Duck
Taste Description
Taste Description
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Just one hour’s drive from South Australia’s capital, Adelaide, lies its gourmet capital (and wine Mecca), Barossa. One of the country’s most beautiful and historic wine regions, Barossa is a magnet for lovers of fine food and wine. Its classic Mediterranean climate, and free-draining red brown soils, makes the region ideal for growing grapes. Barossa produces excellent Shiraz, Cabernet, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Riesling and Semillon.
Vintage Conditions
The 2020/2021 growing season was characterised by moderate Spring through to Summer conditions. Coming off the back of a dry 2020, Winter rainfall greatly assisted the Shiraz vines. The weather pattern saw the grape phenology mature in line with sugars levels, producing medium to full bodied wines which retained their natural acidity. At harvest, fruit quality was extremely good due to this mild and settled weather condition.
Alex MacKenzie - Winemaker
Alex started as 10th Winemaker at Saltram in 2017, however his first connection with Saltram was in 2001, working alongside the 8th maker, Nigel Dolan. Alex brings with him over fifteen years of winemaking experience and a great love of the Barossa. His style is down to earth – allowing the season and dirt to speak for themselves – keeping winemaking simple to enable a pure expression of Barossa fruit, as is the Saltram tradition.