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 Valley |
| 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 |
| 95 Points | Dave Brookes |
Dave Brookes
"Another wine in the Saltram lineup that can be considered a regional classic with a strong pedigree. Deep bright crimson with aromas of satsuma plum, boysenberry and liquored cherries with hints of baking spices, dark chocolate, cedar, vanillin oak and panforte. Weighty and fruit pure with some notes of smoked meats and earth; tannins compact and fine and some nice acidity driving it along to a persistent finish."
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.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
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.
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.