The Journal Barossa Shiraz 2015
Saltram
The Journal Barossa Shiraz 2015
Saltram
The Journal Barossa Shiraz 2015
Overview
Overview
Borne from the Barossa's Centenarian Schultz Vineyard, this powerful Shiraz has grace that befits the era of its original 1901 vineyard plantings. Fine, unwavering grainy tannins provide extraordinary length and persistence on the palate of the 2015 Saltram Journal. A medium bodied wine with lingering brambly fruit reminiscent of wild strawberries and cherry pith present a depth and intensity that unveils the elegance of this wine.
This Single Vineyard wine is classified as a Centenarian under the Barossa Old Vine Charter due to the vine age exceeding 100 years. A precious tribute to our rich Barossa history.
| Varietal | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2025 |
| Winemaker | Shavaughn Wells |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| 95 points | Halliday Wine Companion |
| Gold | 2017 Decanter World Wine Awards |
| Gold | 2017 KPMG Sydney Royal Wine Show |
| Gold | 2017 Royal Adelaide Wine Show |
Halliday Wine Companion
“From vines c1900 grown in the Eden Valley. What a wine this is for its complexity, depth of flavour and its sheen. Fantastic purple-noir; layers of dark fruit lifted with a heady fragrance of lavender and violets, a sprinkling of licorice and wood spices lead onto a full-bodied palate. No shortage of tannins, yet there's this bright acid lift on the finish, both ensure this will be long-lived.”
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Lamb
Duck
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
The 2015 Journal Shiraz is lively and layered, with lifted aromatic notes of dried spices lingering on the nose after the initial flourish of cherries, strawberry compote and hints of bittersweet chocolate are savoured.
Flavours and Palate
Fine, unwavering grainy tannins provide extraordinary length and persistence on the palate of the 2015 Saltram Journal. A medium bodied wine with lingering brambly fruit reminiscent of wild strawberries and cherry pith present a depth and intensity that unveils the elegance of this wine. The 2015 vintage bore exceptionally bright wines with vibrancy and clarity
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 2014/2015 season in the Barossa was characterised by a long dry period, a relatively cool Summer extending to a very hot harvesting period. Winter rainfall was above average however Spring saw one of the driest since 2006 and well below the average. The combination of the dry Spring and fluctuating temperatures led to poor flowering conditions and fruit set. During February, temperatures soared with numerous heat spikes pushing mean average temperatures well above the average. The result was an early vintage leading to low yielding Shiraz displaying distinctly varietal characters with dense colour, lively aromatics and velvety tannins.
The 2015 Journal Shiraz was matured for seventeen months primarily in a seasoned French oak vat with the balance maturing in new French oak barrels. Maturation in larger vats enables the pithy tannins to soften and complex over time while ensuring the individual characteristics of the vineyard are centre stage.
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.