Tahbilk 1860'' Vines Shiraz 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tahbilk
Label Name:
 
1860'' Vines Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Nagambie Lakes, Victoria
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
James Halliday Wine Companion: 96 pts (2014). James Suckling: 92 pts. Langton’s Classification: listed as 'Outstanding'. Positive reviews from experts including Ned Goodwin MW

Tasting Note
Concentrated black and red cherry, blackberry, dried herb and allspice with cedar/oak, roasted walnut and subtle truffle notes. Fine, loose-knit tannins, fresh acidity and a long, layered finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb chops, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu/roast pork, Sichuan pepper beef, teriyaki duck.

Production Method
Fruit from ungrafted 1860 vines, fermented traditionally (open vats), then matured ~18 months in selected French oak. Small-batch, limited release from half-acre single-vineyard parcels.

Vineyard Info
Tahbilk is a historic family-owned estate (est.1860) preserving pre‑phylloxera Shiraz plantings; the 1860 Vines wine is a tiny single‑vineyard flagship drawn from ~½ hectare of original vines.