2020 Three Lions Shiraz

Appearance: Deep garnet.

Aroma: Lifted aromatics, mulberry and violet floral anise, black pepper, iodine.

Palate: Firm tannins, plush and dense, blue fruits, plum, spicy charry oak, cardamom, nutmeg, subtle savouriness, and good fresh acid with a brooding lingering finish.

Machine harvested, destemmed and crushed, fermented in closed fermenters, pump overs twice daily, pressed to tank for MLF, matured in a combination of oak barriques and stainless steel tank, racked and returned together, matured for 18 months before being blended, filtered, fined and bottled.

- Mike Garland, Chief Winemaker

The 2020 summer was hotter than the long-term average in the Mount Barker sub-region of the Great Southern. This advanced vine development, condensing the growing season and forwarded the commencement of vintage to be 4 weeks early than normal. The hot daytime temperatures reduced berry expansion, producing fruit with a depth of flavour and colour intensity. This vintage was strong in quality, although perhaps not a reflection of the regional terroir.

Vintage: 2020

Varietal(s): Shiraz (100%)

Vineyard: Mount Barker.

Technical Analysis: Alcohol 14.0% | pH 3.52 | TA 6.0 g/L

Food pairing: Lamb burgers with tzatziki.

Drink now or cellar for up to 7 years.