.wine-product-content { font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.6; } .wine-intro { margin-bottom: 20px; } .wine-intro p { margin-bottom: 12px; } .accordion { border-top: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } .accordion__title { font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; padding: 12px 0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; } .accordion__content { padding-bottom: 16px; } .accordion__content h3 { margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; } .award-review { font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 4px; } .award-attribution { margin-bottom: 10px; } a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } Full-bodied, Precise, Intricate A benchmark Adelaide Hills Shiraz delivering depth, structure and finesse, combining dark fruit intensity with refined spice and long cellaring potential. A premium cool-climate Shiraz showcasing power and precision, with rich blackberry fruit, layered spice and fine tannin structure. Crafted with whole-bunch fermentation and extended oak maturation, it offers complexity, balance and the ability to age for over a decade. TASTING NOTES Complex aromas of dark chocolate, plum and spice lead into a dense, layered palate of blackberry, star anise and white pepper. A powerful yet seamlessly balanced wine, with lingering, savoury tannins and a long, structured finish. ANALYSIS Region Adelaide HillsVariety ShirazAlcohol 14.5% alc/volStyle full-bodied cool-climate shiraz defined by structure, concentration adn balance.Oak 18 months French oakCellaring Drink now and can cellar 15+ yearspH 3.69pHAcid 5.9g/LClosure StelvinEstate Bottled July 2020 VINIFICATION Hand-selected fruit yielding 7 tonnes per hectare was wild-yeast fermented using partial whole-bunch and whole-berry techniques, followed by extended maceration. Matured for 18 months in French oak (300L puncheons and 500L hogsheads, 35% new), with careful barrel selection prior to estate bottling. VINTAGE CONDITIONS Cool-climate Adelaide Hills conditions supported slow ripening and flavour concentration, preserving natural acidity while building structure and aromatic complexity. AWARDS & REVIEWS A highly awarded flagship Shiraz with multiple scores up to 96 points and international gold medals, including a Trophy for Adelaide Hills Shiraz, confirming its status as a benchmark cool-climate expression. 96 Points | Winestate Magazine 2022 96 Points | Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 2020 95 Points | Tony Love, Wine Pilot 2025 95 Points | James Halliday's Wine Companion 2022 95 Points | Patrick Eckel 2022 96 Points | Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 93 Points | James Suckling 2024 93 Points | Mundus Vini Spring 2021 Grand Gold | Mundus Vini Spring 2021 Trophy - Adelaide Hills Shiraz + Gold | International Wine Challenge, UK 2020 Great Gold | Catavinum World Wine, Spain 2022 Great Gold | International Wine Awards, Spain 2021 Double Gold | Tastings.com BTI, USA 2023 Gold | Mundus Vini Summer 2022 Gold | Beverage Tasting Institute, USA 2021 Gold | Australian Wine Showcase Magazine 2021 SERVING & STYLE Serving Best served just below room temperature. Ideal with rich meats, game or slow-cooked dishes. Style A structured, age-worthy Shiraz offering both immediate impact and long-term cellaring potential. FAQ's Is the 2019 Mappinga Shiraz suitable for cellaring?Yes. With its fine tannin structure, balanced acidity and concentration, this wine can cellar comfortably for 15+ years, developing added complexity over time. What style of shiraz is this? This is a cool-climate Adelaide Hills Shiraz, showing structure, spice and elegance rather than heavy sweetness, with a balance of power and finesse. Is this shiraz oaked? Yes. The wine is matured for 18 months in French oak (35% new), which adds structure, spice and integration without overpowering the fruit. What food pairs best with this shiraz? It pairs beautifully with rich dishes such as roasted lamb, game meats, slow-cooked beef or dishes featuring earthy flavours like mushrooms. What makes Mappinga Shiraz a flagship wine? It represents the best parcels of estate-grown fruit, crafted with low yields, wild fermentation and careful oak maturation, resulting in a highly awarded, benchmark Adelaide Hills Shiraz. View & download full tasting notes
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