Seppelt The Drives Shiraz 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Seppelt
Label Name:
 
The Drives Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Victoria (predominantly Heathcote, Central Victoria)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Product and tasting notes listed on Seppelt and major retailers (Qantas Wine, Watson's)

Tasting Note
Bright red and forest fruits with violets, pepper spice and cedar oak; savory black olive tapenade notes, fine earthy tannins and a fleshy, juicy mid-palate.

Food Pairing
Grilled or roasted beef and lamb, BBQ ribs, duck, pizza, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ/bulgogi, Chinese roasted duck, Sichuan-style beef, char siu and lamb skewers.

Production Method
Fruit fermented to retain bright fruit characters, matured in oak to integrate cedar spice and tannin (estimate: combination of French and American oak, several months).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Seppelt (Great Western), founded 1865; 'The Drives' range celebrates the winery's underground cellars. Winemaker: Clare Dry.