V&A Lane Shiraz 2021
Wynns Coonawarra Estate
V&A Lane Shiraz 2021
Wynns Coonawarra Estate
V&A Lane Shiraz 2021
Overview
Overview
Amongst the patchwork of Wynns vineyards on the famed terra rossa strip, one special area is V&A Lane. A long, straight road surveyed in 1851 which was the old district boundary between the historical electorates of Victoria and Albert. The mature Shiraz vineyards along V&A Lane ripen early and are among the first picked each season. The resulting wines have a modern appeal being fresh and spicy, yet still maintaining the succulent and silky palate structure of a Shiraz that can proudly take its place on the world stage.
The purpose of V&A Lane Shiraz is to showcase a contrasting wine style from one of our most beloved grape varieties. A purposely early harvest to highlight a fresh red fruit spectrum, naturally lower alcohol, whole bunch inclusion, wild ferments, and the use of larger oak for maturation are just some of the techniques employed to make these beautiful food friendly wines.
| Varietal | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Coonawarra |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 12.7% |
| Peak Drinking | Enjoy Now - 2031 |
| Winemaker | Sarah Pidgeon |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| 93 Points | Andrew Caillard MW |
| 93 Points | Ken Gargett, Winepilot |
Andrew Caillard MW
"Medium deep crimson. Musky plum, blackberry, dark cherry aromas with mocha, herb garden notes. Inky deep wine with pure blackberry, dark cherry flavours, briary/ grippy textures and well-balanced mocha, vanilla notes. Finishes slinky and long with crunchy notes. Still in its elemental phase but should develop well. 12.7% alc Drink 2024 – 2034 93 points"
Ken Gargett, Winepilot
"V&A Lane is a well known road, long and straight (not as though there is much in Coonawarra to cause it to bend) and through the centre of the famed terra rossa soil, dividing the electorates of Victoria and Albert. The average age of the Shiraz vines here is touching the half century. The fruit from here is early ripening, for Coonawarra, and usually seen as part of the fresh and red-fruited spectrum. The colour is a bright crimson, while the nose immediately brings to mind handfuls of freshly turned earth, with milk chocolate, aniseed, bay leaves, raspberries and coffee grinds. Seamless in style, the palate moves more to black cherry notes with good oak integration, very fine tannins and impeccable balance. A fine regional Shiraz which will drink well for the next 8 to 10 years, and no doubt longer from good cellars."
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Veg
Pizza
Spicy Food
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Roasted strawberry, magnolia flower and fresh pastry notes. The 50% whole bunches retained in ferment enhance the cool climate florals to next level.
Flavours and Palate
Bright cherry and blueberry complement more savoury elements of stalks, pastry, and spice. There is a light yet expansive quality to the palate. The pure fruits flow through to lingering crushed pepper and a biscuity finish. This is an early ripening, early harvested wine. The resulting freshness and brightness with low alcohol and many layers of flavour has become a signature of the V&A Lane wines.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Coonawarra, South Australia
Coonawarra, on South Australia’s Limestone Coast, is a flat, isolated region almost mid-point between Adelaide and Melbourne. The area enjoys a cool maritime climate - similar to that of Bordeaux - and is renowned for its unique terra rossa soil. Rich, rust coloured soils… crimson sunburnt faces… magenta sunsets: this is red wine country! While Coonawarra is famous for its rich, minty Cabernet, the area also produces Shiraz and Merlot and surprisingly good Chardonnay and Riesling.
Sarah Pidgeon - Winemaker
In 1998 Sarah was appointed winemaker at the renowned Wynns Coonawarra Estate winery. Here she feels privileged to continue the tradition of excellence and innovation, working with fruit from some of Australia’s top vineyards on the internationally famed terra rossa soil.
A love of well cellared, mature wines has been cultivated through her custodianship of the precious Wynns Museum Release wines. An intense knowledge of the terroir of Coonawarra vineyards, and great skill with coaxing the best from old vine Cabernets are among her constant rewards.
Questioning and challenging are important to ensuring a healthy future for Wynns and to this end Sarah has contributed to many important trials including development of a rigorous oak selection programme, and other technical trials for the winery.
A graduate of the prestigious Len Evans Wine Tutorial, her recent judging experience spans a decade at both regional and national shows.