E.J. Mcdougall Mclaren Vale Old Vine Shiraz 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
E.J. Mcdougall
Label Name:
 
Mclaren Vale Old Vine Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale (Blewitt Springs)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Rated 96 points (Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate). 96 points Tom Kline (Wine Pilot). Multiple trade listings (Watson’s Wine, WinePilot) cite 14. release noted on producer site

Tasting Note
Perfumed black plum and blackberry with pressed flowers, black olive, anise, white pepper, tobacco and dark chocolate; savory herbs and iron minerality. Vibrant acidity, fine-grained tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, braised short ribs, aged cheddar, mushroom ragù. Asian: Korean barbecue, char siu, Sichuan beef stir-fry, miso-glazed eggplant, rich Malaysian curries.

Production Method
Hand-picked fruit from 1939–1942 vines; destemmed with selected stems returned; natural fermentation in open-top concrete fermenters; basket-pressed and matured 10–12 months in seasoned French foudre; bottled under DIAM with wax.

Vineyard Info
Small-batch producer E.J. McDougall sources old-vine blocks in Blewitt Springs (planted 1939–1942). Boutique label focused on single-vineyard expression and foudre élevage under proprietor Eddie McDougall.