Chapel Hill Vicar Shiraz 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chapel Hill
Label Name:
 
Vicar Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Critic scores include 96/100 (WinePilot review) and 95/100 (Ned Goodwin MW via Langtons)

Tasting Note
Inky, full-bodied shiraz with blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, anise and violet notes; savoury olive/saltbush undertones and fine-grained tannins leading to a long, powerful finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef stew; aged hard cheeses; Asian: char siu, Korean BBQ, spicy Sichuan beef, pork satay; hearty braised dishes.

Production Method
Small-batch open ferments with gentle plunging; 13–22 days on skins, basket-pressed; ~20–22 months French oak; minimal additions, clarified naturally, typically unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Chapel Hill, established 1973 in McLaren Vale, selects top parcels for The Vicar from long‑standing growers; winemaking led by Michael Fragos aiming for site expression and gentle handling.