Seppeltsfld. The Easting Barossa Shiraz 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Seppeltsfld.
Label Name:
 
The Easting Barossa Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley (Garden of Eden Vineyard)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.6%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz (Syrah)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Andrew Caillard MW 97; James Suckling 96 (Nov 2022); Winepilot/WinePilot reviews 94–95; positive review in Wine Enthusiast

Tasting Note
Concentrated, full-bodied Shiraz showing roasted meat, blackberry, elderberry, black olive, pipe tobacco, dark chocolate and anise; lifted acidity, powdery tannins and a long, savory finish with high-quality oak.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, char-grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, Sichuan-style beef, miso-glazed eggplant, grilled yakitori.

Production Method
Single-vineyard (Garden of Eden) Shiraz; traditional red fermentation and extended oak maturation in high-quality barrels (French/American) for c.12–20 months; bottled under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Seppeltsfield, established 1851, is a historic Barossa estate that has revived a premium still-wine program; ‘The Easting’ is part of its Grounds single-vineyard releases.