Tahbilk 1860 Vines Shiraz 2012

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tahbilk
Label Name:
 
1860 Vines Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Nagambie Lakes, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Langton’s Classification: 'Outstanding' (Tahbilk '1860 Vines'); James Halliday 96 pts (2012 listing); praised by eRobertParker (Lisa Perotti‑Brown) and other critics; extremely

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied red: plum, blackberry and dark cherry with dried herb, truffle and subtle oak spice. Fine-grained, velvety tannins, balanced acidity and a long, savoury finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled ribeye, mushroom risotto; Asian: beef rendang, Korean BBQ, char siu pork, spicy Sichuan dishes; aged hard cheeses.

Production Method
Hand-picked from ungrafted 1860 vines; fermented in historic open oak vats and matured ~18 months in French oak (often part new), small-batch bottling.

Vineyard Info
Tahbilk, established 1860, farms rare pre-phylloxera ungrafted Shiraz vines (c. half an acre). The '1860 Vines' is a tiny, collectible single‑vineyard release with long cellaring potential.