Gibson The Smithy Shiraz Cab 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Gibson
Label Name:
 
The Smithy Shiraz Cab
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa, South Australia (Light Pass)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday 93 (2021). Retail and review listings note strong regional praise for the 2021 Barossa vintage

Tasting Note
Deep crimson. Aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, dark chocolate, baking spice and tobacco. Concentrated palate of cassis, boysenberry and cocoa with crushed herbs, bright acidity, fine graphite-like tannins and a plush, long finish.

Food Pairing
Seared rib‑eye, slow‑cooked lamb shanks, grilled steak, aged cheeses; Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu, Sichuan spicy beef, teriyaki beef, miso‑glazed eggplant, mushroom stir‑fries.

Production Method
Destemmed grapes fermented warm then matured ~20 months in a mix of French and American oak barrels; Shiraz and Cabernet blended before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Gibson Wines, established 1996 by viticulturist Rob Gibson ('The Dirtman'), is a family-owned Barossa producer focused on site-driven Shiraz and classic Shiraz-Cabernet blends from Light Pass vineyards.