'The Lear' Shiraz

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2021 | McLaren Vale | Single Vineyard | ShirazIn Celtic mythology, Lear is the personification of the Sea. Haselgrove’s home is in the heart of McLaren Vale, a region that is influ enced strongly by it's proximity to the ocean. The Haselgrove team have selected their very parcels of McLaren Vale Shiraz to create a wine of true distinction. AWARDS / REVIEWS 95 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 96 Points - Ken Gargett / Wine Pilot 92 Points - James Halliday Wine Companion 96 Points - Wine Showcase Magazine 92 Points - James Suckling Tasting Notes:Dense and inky in colour with powerful, brooding aromas of dark cassis, spice and mocha oak. A full-bodied and eminently balanced example of McLaren Vale Shiraz. A rich palate of plum, blackberry and liquorice intertwine with fine-grained, elegant tannins and a long, moreish finish. Opulent in its youth, cellaring will reward the patient connoisseur.Vineyards:Selected from the very best McLaren Vale shiraz blocks in Haselgrove’s portfolio. The wines for this blend are selected from various microclimatic sites around McLaren Vale to craft a wine that is rich, structured and powerful. The wine is a true expression of the region and the excellence in winemaking that Haselgrove strives for.Winemaking:Destemmed but not crushed to open fermenters and cold soaked for 3 days under inert gas cover. Fermented at 22-28 degrees and plunged 3 times daily with a gentle pump-over during peak ferment. Left on skins for 8 days before pressing directly to new and 1-year-old French oak Hogsheads. Carefully matured for 18 months, after which time the very best barrels from each batch are selected and from these barrels, the final Lear blend is produced.Oak:18 months in new & 1yo French Oak Hogsheads.Vintage: 2021Region: McLaren ValeVariety: ShirazCellaring: Drink Now to 2040Harvest Date: 23rd February - 19th MarchAlcohol: 14.5%pH: 3.66TA: 6.3Vegan Friendly Show more