Down The Rabbit Hole 2020 Shiraz
Down The Rabbit Hole 2020 Shiraz
Down The Rabbit Hole 2020 Shiraz
$35.00

Down The Rabbit Hole 2020 Shiraz

McLAREN VALE
WINEMAKER: WALTER CLAPPIS

Our 2020 Shiraz fills your mouth with rich red berry flavours and peppery undertones which are augmented by the maturation in small french oak. The wine is juicy, soft and velvety, with a long smooth finish.

Vintage Notes 

2020 was a vintage of quality over quantity. The season began with good winter rainfall, followed by a mild start to spring. However, the total rainfall was below average for the third year in a row. Summer started with intense heat mid to late December. Fortunately, the rest of the season was cooler than average with some late rain in the season, which enabled the vines to recover from the early heat and ripen effectively.

Winemaking Notes

The fruit was destemmed and crushed gently, then pumped over twice daily for 12 days. The ferment was kept cool to retain the bright primary fruit characters. Following ferment, the wine was pressed and transferred into French oak barrels (20% new) to mature for 18 months. Certified organic Shiraz from the alluvial clay over sandy loam soils.

COLOUR
Deep red with purple hues

BOUQUET
Bright and aromatic with dark red berries, nutmeg, white pepper, subtle oak and complex barrel ferment characters showing through.

PALATE
Full flavoured, packed with red berries, a hint of plum and blackberry, complemented by dark chocolate, liquorice and black pepper. Structured and well balanced with a long, velvety finish.

Technical Notes
  • Age Of Vines: 24 years old - certified organic
  • Harvest Date: 5/3/20
  • Varieties: Shiraz 100%
  • Yields per acre: 2.7 Tonnes
  • Region: McLaren Vale 100%
  • Vineyard: East/West row orientation, single cordon
  • Baume at Harvest: 14.2 degrees Be
  • Oak Treatment: French oak for 18 months - 20% new, 80% seasoned
  • Residual Sugar: 0.62 g/L
  • Alcohol: 14.0% v/v
  • PH: 3.48
  • TA: 6.5g/L

                  Down The Rabbit Hole Shiraz