Chalambar Shiraz 2022
Seppelt
Chalambar Shiraz 2022
Overview
Overview
Chalambar Shiraz was first crafted in 1953 by Australian winemaking legend Colin Preece. Named after the picturesque mount Chalambar located in Victoria’s Grampians region, this wine is a multi-regional blend of premium shiraz parcels sourced from some of Victoria’s finest viticultural regions.
| Varietal | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Grampians |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2031 |
| Winemaker | Clare Dry |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Lamb
Duck
Veg
Pizza
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Dark fruited blackberry and plum along regional black pepper and spice of the Grampians to create an enticing nose with a hint of flinty minerality.
Flavours and Palate
Soft and plush with a fine, medium-bodied structure. Blackberry and mulberry fruits marry with complex spice and are supported by fine, velvety tannins and a mineral texture.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Grampians, Victoria
Viticulture dates back to the 1850s Victorian gold rush in the cool and dry Grampians. The golden nugget of this stunning terroir is delicate yet intensely flavoured Shiraz with compelling fragrance and spice.
Clare Dry - Seppelt Winemaker
Growing up on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Clare has had a long-held interest in the world of wine. Completing a Bachelor of Oenology from the University of Adelaide, Clare worked for many wineries and vineyards back in Mornington and overseas in Germany before joining Wolf Blass in 2007 as a vintage winemaker. Over the next 13 years, Clare has honed her skillset, crafting wines across varieties in both red and white wine production, while also participating in extensive wine judging. Most recently, Clare has been instrumental in crafting premium Chardonnay, a variety she greatly enjoys.