16 Stops Shiraz 2021
The 16 Stops Shiraz is made with grapes from a mix of South Australian vineyard sites with the majority (90%) coming from the Riverland region along the Murray River. It is produced alongside the Willunga 100 wines in McLaren Vale and benefits from the same expert input from Willunga 100’s winemaker Renae Hirsch. The name '16 Stops' refers to the number of stations on the railway line built in 1915 to transport goods and people between the wine country town of Willunga and the capital city of South Australia. This South Australian Shiraz is deep crimson in colour, with a lifted nose of dark plum, red berries, black pepper and some notable spice. Careful use of oak lets the fruit shine while providing some structure and complexity. The flavours across the palate echo those of the nose with a slight earthy and savoury tone. Fresh, silky tannins give this wine a beautifully long finish.
