2021 Augustus Shiraz

Estate Grown | Single Vineyard | Property Founded 1855 | Basket Pressed

The 2021 Augustus Greenock Shiraz was sourced from a single vineyard grown on the families Greenock property, known as the Augustus Vineyard.  Only the finest fruit from this hillside vineyard was selected.  The vines are planted at an altitude of 350m in red-brown earth over friable red clay.  As the soil depth increases the vine roots run deep into the large calcareous clay layer.  The gentle slope and rocky soil allow for good drainage and all supported on an ironstone rich hill.

The grapes were handpicked on the 6^th and 11^th of March, 100% de-stemmed and 100% crushed berries were then placed into small 3 tonne open top fermenters.  Fermentation and extended maceration on skins were conducted over 20 days with the cap being hand plunged twice per day with an occasional rack and return.  After primary fermentation the wine is drained to barrel and the skins are hand-dug to the basket press.  And matured with minimal racking until being bottled un-fined and unfiltered.

Appearance:  Inky dark core with red/crimson rim.

Aroma:  Abundant fruit; black cherry, plum and blueberry predominantly.  A touch of black olive and the cooler vintage have spun some bay leaf and raspberry flavours. Cedar and vanilla spice from the good amount of oak is matching the fruit.

Palate:  Medium to full bodied, round and generous mouthfeel with black fruits flowing onto the palate.  A brooding Greenock Shiraz that will reward patience. The medium acidity is perfectly balanced with natural fruit tannins and high-quality oak tannins, helping drive a long lingering finish.

Region:  100% Barossa Valley

Sub Region:  100% Greenock

Bottled:  Unfined and unfiltered on 19th July 2023

Production:  577 dozen

pH:  3.46

Total Acid:  6.54 g/L

Alcohol:  14.5%

Maturation:  24 months in 24% new French oak, 59% seasoned French oak and 6% new American oak and 11% seasoned American oak hogsheads.

Cellar Potential:  20 years with careful cellaring.

Winemaker:  Shawn Kalleske

Last tasted:  08/09/25