Tasting Notes
colour
Deepest crimson with purple hues.
aroma
Juicy blackberry and dark plum combine with lovely savoury tomato leaf.
palate
The palate bursts with juicy plums and dark berries providing freshness and vibrant acidity to the wine. Black pepper and subtle cinnamon spices enhance complexity and texture. The tannins are delightfully soft and persistent, creating a long finish.
cellaring
This wine may be enjoyed on release but will find further complexity over three to four years from vintage.
Technical
vintage
The 2020 vintage was characterised by a cool, dry and long growing season, resulting in wines with elegant acidity, ripe tannin and great depth of flavour.
winemaking
Shiraz and Malbec parcels were crushed and pumpovers and delestage were used to extract fine tannin and colour. After 12-14 days, when fruit flavour and tannin extraction were optimised, the separate fermentations were pressed and primary fermentation was completed to dryness. The wines were then racked into French oak barrels for 12-15 months of maturation, before blending.
region
Margaret River
varieties
Shiraz
Malbec
analysis
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- pH: 3.65
- TA: 5.9 g/L
Food Pairings
Harissa marinated flat iron steak with grilled Mediterranean vegetables.
Awards
Royal Adelaide Wine Awards 2021
Perth Royal Wine Awards 2021
Margaret River Wine Show 2021
Wine Show of Western Australia 2020
Best Red Blend
Royal Queensland Wine Show 2021
Royal Hobart Wine Show 2021
Reviews
James Halliday, The Top 100 - The Western Australian 2021
Fermentation and maceration proceeded for 12-14 days, thence to French barrels for 15 months maturation. Vivid colour, it beggars belief this has an RRP so low. It’s the real deal – a wine with layer upon layer of red and black fruits and serious tannins, and then given that time in French oak.
94
ray jordan, top 100 reds 2021
A shiraz, malbec and tempranillo combination. Heaps of energetic lively fruit with firm supporting tannins. Great for pasta dishes with red meat sauce.
91
Stuart Knox, The Real Review 2021
Deep to opaque purple core with a vibrant purple rim. Lifted and aromatic nose with purple fruits, blood pudding and cinnamon spices. Cured meat and black fruits on the palate, with a graphite minerality. Good flow and a grip of grainy tannins dry the finish. Interest and character at a very good price. Top value.
90
Australia2020 Estate Shiraz Et Al
This has to be one of the best Shiraz wines on the market at the moment at this price point. Smooth, easy drinking. Can’t fault it
Australia2020 Estate Shiraz Et Al
I shall endeavour to keep a few bottles longer but as Oscar Wilde said, I can resist everything but temptation.
AustraliaDeep Woods Shiraz
So beautiful and smooth, goes nicely with a scotch fillet steak and a Greek salad
AustraliaDeep Woods Shiraz et al
Simply Sensational
Et Al Shiraz, deserves 5 Gold stars !! (pity 5 is max)
The staff were a pleasure to deal with. I bought a box of six when I did a cellar door visit & couldn't resist ordering another batch of 12 when returning to Perth. Such a delicate, smooth Shiraz, really good value for money, I'll be back !!
AustraliaPerfect Red to Share with Friends and Family
Shiraz et al always delievers, vintage after vintage. The moment i crack the cap I get hit with smells of spice and ripe plums, which transports me back to Christmas evening, spent enjoying Grandma's plum pudding.
