No. 1 Barossa Shiraz 2018
Saltram
No. 1 Barossa Shiraz 2018
Overview
Overview
Established in 1859 by William Salter & Sons, Saltram wines have a proud history of more than 160 years for quality winemaking, innovation and a commitment to the Barossa region. An immigrant from England, William Salter was one of the first people to purchase land in the newly opened land survey known as the Barossa Valley. The Saltram No.1 Shiraz is one of the most decorated wines to be made from the Barossa. Sourced from low-yielding vines primarily along the Eastern fringe of the Barossa Valley floor, the wine is a perfect postcard of the strength, power and character that is typical of iconic Barossa Shiraz. Made in traditional style open fermenters and with a deep intensity in both colour and flavour, it is a wine that will never disappoint. Saltram wines have long been known for their richness, intensity, and character: this wine reflects these attributes while exploring the depth of the Barossa.
| Varietal | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 15% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2040 |
| Winemaker | Alex Mckenzie |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| Best Shiraz 2018 or Older | Barossa Wine Show 2021 |
| Best Shiraz | Barossa Wine Show 2021 |
| Best Red Wine | Barossa Wine Show 2021 |
| Best Barossa Wine | Barossa Wine Show 2021 |
| Gold | Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2023 |
| Gold | Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2021 |
| Gold | Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2020 |
| Gold | Royal Sydney Wine Show 2023 |
| Gold | Barossa Wine Show 2021 |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Lamb
Duck
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Ripe blood plums, black olives and dark cherries complemented with hints of cocoa and anise.
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.
The 2017/18 was characterised by long dry periods and regular heat spikes favourable for ripening fruit. The hot dry weather contributed to a delay in sugar accumulation during the last phase of ripening – at this stage, patience was required and rewarded. Autumn rainfall was below average, however during the latter part of Winter, good rains assisted with vine growth in Spring. Summer brought dry weather; the 3rd driest in 17 years – this continued into Vintage with dry weather for the entire vintage.
Shavaughn Wells - Winemaker
Shavaughn grew up on a vineyard in Victoria’s Merbein; her grandfather was a winemaker and Managing Director of Mildara Wines. Completing an Oenology degree at the University of Adelaide, Shavaughn followed in her grandfather’s footsteps undertaking her first vintage at Mildara in 1997. Shavaughn is the recipient of a coveted Len Evans Scholarship; and in 2016 she was awarded Australian Winemaker of the Year by Winestate Magazine and was inducted as a Baron of Barossa in 2017.