Mcwilliam'S Mcw660 Res. Hilltops Shiraz 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mcwilliam'S
Label Name:
 
Mcw660 Res. Hilltops Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Hilltops, New South Wales
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable show performances: Great Australian Shiraz Challenge — Bronze for McW 660 Reserve Hilltops Shiraz (2019/2020 listings). Regional praise and positive critic scores (consumer/professional sites indicate 3. 5–4/5; Halliday listings show similar quality notes)

Tasting Note
A perfumed medium–full shiraz: black cherry and blackberry core with violet florals, black pepper and liquorice, subtle toasty oak and smooth, supple tannins leading to a long, spice-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled steak, roast lamb, BBQ ribs, aged cheddar (western); Korean BBQ, Sichuan beef, char siu pork, Malaysian beef rendang (asian).

Production Method
Hand-harvested Hilltops fruit; small-batch open-top fermentation with gentle extraction, then matured in French oak (mix of older and some new oak) for c.9–16 months before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Produced by family-owned McWilliam's (est. 1877). ‘660’ refers to ~660m altitude Hilltops sources; part of McWilliam’s reserve range showcasing cooler, high-altitude NSW sites.