SmalltownVineyardsTheBlackCraftShirazNV

<p>Smalltown Vineyards “The Black Craft” Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia, NVGrape: 100% Shiraz, oakedA compelling, dark and rich chocolatey beast. This is a classic Barossa Shiraz with intense savoury flavours of thick blackberry compote, black pepper and typical iron-rich beefy flavours. Not a hint of jam here, no sweetness, this is serious Shiraz for grown-ups with balanced acidity, a touch of cocoa powder in the finish and tremendous length.This Shiraz is sourced from the finest available vineyard sites across the premium Northern Barossa Valley including for the most part Greenock, Western Ridge and Ebenezer. Aged 11 months in a variety of oaks, all American and French, new and old, around 35% new. All oaks were AP John, Barossa coopered. As usual with Smalltown, it was fermented in open fermenters. They don’t set the blades too close together during crushing so a fair bit of whole berry in the ferment which gives the wine generous fruit and soft tannins.Food Match: Throw your favourite red meat on the BBQ and you’re on to a winner!Smalltown Vineyards “The Black Craft” Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia, NV</p>