Kay Brothers Block 6 Shiraz 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Kay Brothers
Label Name:
 
Block 6 Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale (Amery Vineyard)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97 (Mar 2024). Wine Advocate 95 (Sep 2024). James Halliday ~96 (vintage listings)

Tasting Note
Dark berry and plum fruit with violet, smoked charcuterie, black olive, cocoa and clove; fine-grained tannins, savory spice and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: char siu pork, Korean BBQ beef, spicy Sichuan beef, hoisin duck, teriyaki dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; destemmed and open-top fermented (~13 days); basket-pressed; matured ~18 months in 33% new French and American oak puncheons; bottled Feb 2023.

Vineyard Info
Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards — family-owned since 1890. Block 6 planted 1892; small single‑vineyard (c.1.5 ha) shiraz block on complex South Maslin Sands soils; sustainable practices and traditional winemaking.