Vintage : 2021

Country : Australlia

Region : Barossa Valley

Bottle Size : 750ml

Tasting Notes 

On the nose, a flavoursome burst of blueberries and spice with subtle hints of liquorice. The palate is silky, with layers of blue fruits and spice that linger long after the first sip. This wine is an elegant and honest expression of our Stone Well Barossa Valley Shiraz.

 

The Vineyard

The Cutting Vineyard is a stunning hilltop site located in the Stone Well sub-region of the Barossa Valley.  The site boasts an elevation of 265 meters and a moderate North Easterly-facing slope. Our vineyard benefits from the prevailing South Easterly wind, which provides much-needed relief during the scorching January and February heat.

With several soil types to draw from, our grapes are imbued with a complexity that truly sets them apart. The predominant soil is a red sandstone peppered with buckshot ironstone, running over a limestone base of both rock and schist.

Our vineyard was first planted in 1998/1999, and our team has been dedicated to meticulous hand-tending ever since. The result is a harvest that is as exceptional as it is unique.

 

The Season 

The 2021 growing season was relatively uneventful. Cooler than average conditions prevailed throughout January and February, with only one day above 40 degrees – seemingly unheard of in recent seasons in the Barossa Valley. As the season appeared to be closing out in late March, there was a late burst of warmth to allow full flavour development from the generous hang time.

 

The Winemaking  

The grapes were handpicked and destemmed with 20% retained as whole bunches. The juice underwent a cold soak for 5 days followed by fermentation in open-top fermenters. After fermentation, we basket pressed the wine directly into seasoned French oak barrels. After completing malolactic fermentation, we racked off the gross lees and aged the Shiraz in oak for 18 months before bottling, without any fining or filtration.

 

The Food Match: 

Pairs well with barbequed meats and hearty tomato or mushroom-based dishes. Try one of our favourite Braised Beef Osso Bucco recipes at https://www.anotherfoodblogger.com/recipes/beef-ossobuco/

 

Technical Information
Bottling date: November 2022
Bottles Produced: 1,080
Harvest Date: 20th February 2021
Alc: 14.0 %

 

Released: November 2023

 

Awards: Trophy for ”Best Shiraz 2021 and Older”- 2024 Marananga Wine Show ; Silver medal at the 2023 Barossa Valley Wine Show 

 

Cellaring potential: Drink now but will continue to evolve until 2030