Author: Dirk Chan
Our online feature this week is the Barossa Valley Estates Shiraz (Barossa Valley, Australia) – $17.99, regularly $21.99.
Situated on Seppeltsfield Road in the historic township of Marananga on the western ridge of the Barossa Valley, the Barossa Valley Estate winery is a space to immerse oneself in the landscape and enjoy the regions iconic and most photographed vistas of the valley.
A tapestry of ancient red clay soils combines with a warm and dry climate to create a unique environment for vines to develop fruit that has a vibrancy and depth of flavor like nowhere else on earth. The best wine styles to grow in the Barossa are Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre and Malbec. The unique microclimate and ancient red clay soils of the region produce some of the most acclaimed examples of these varietals in the world. Their house philosophy – their passion – is to capture the distinctive elegance, finesse and vibrant fruit flavours of the Barossa.
Famous for its consistently great E&E Black Pepper Shiraz, the winery only makes red wines. Our feature this week is their Estate Shiraz, it is made in the classic style with blackberry and pepper flavours with notes of vanilla and cedar – rich and intense. Appealing scents of plums and blackberries with light spice revealing a dash, not a blast, of oak. Its fruit flavors fill the palate in a tart, freshly acidic flavor that adds a distinct impression of red clay minerality. Pair with grilled meats, beef or game.
Barossa Valley Estates Shiraz (Barossa Valley, Australia) – $17.99 (regularly $21.99)