The Formula ROBERT'S SHIRAZ 2018

Short description

De-stemmed, temperature controlled and fermented in stainless steel vessels for 5-7 days on skins. Aged in a mixture of seasoned French and American hogs-head barrels for no less than 18 months prior to bottling. The use of seasoned oak allows the truth of the varietal, regional and season characteristics to show without being overshadowed by excessive wood characters
Classification/ Type

Australian red wine - 94 pts, Wineshowcase Jun 2021
Tasting

o Color: Deep Carmine red
o Nose: Red and black berry notes with underlying black pepper, and hints of star anise
o Palate: Medium to full bodied with well-rounded tannins and a fresh line of acidity. Well-structured with great length. The mature oak character meld elegantly with the lingering blackfruit and spice of this wine
Vintage

2018
Blend

Shiraz
Alcohol

15.9%
Origin

Barossa Valley, South Australia
Ownership & History

Small Gully
Vineyard & Location

The fruit for Robert’s Shiraz is sourced from one of Mr. Black’s major partners in crime, Robert Bader. It is grown on Robert’s property on the Adelaide Plains, near the Gawler River. The vines are well established at an age of 55 years. They are pruned to vigour each season and picked on flavour. This low yielding, balanced crop consistently gives premium Barossa fruit a good run for its money
Harvest, vinification & ageing

Matured in 300L aged French and American oak barrels for 18 months
Product code

RV38706003