The 2006 Shiraz was barrel-fermented and aged for 14 months in 85% new oak, with the barrels 90% American and 10% French. Saturated purple in color, it reveals a splendid bouquet of smoke, pencil lead, bacon, grilled meat, and blueberry. Supple-textured and opulent, this full-bodied Shiraz offers a range of spicy, complex flavors, superb balance, and enough well-concealed tannin to support 5-7 years of additional cellaring. This hedonistic Shiraz should drink well through 2026. Shirvington’s proprietors are Paul and Lynn Shirvington and the winemaker is Kim Jackson. Two wines, a Cabernet and a Shiraz, are produced annually from estate vineyards that are now 20 years of age.
Technical Details
BlendShiraz
WinemakerKim Jackson
CountryAustralia
RegionSouth Australia
AppellationMcLaren Vale
Farming MethodSustainable Farming Practices
Aging/Cooperage14 months in 85% new oak, 90% American and 10% French
200 bottles. A PRISTINE parcel. 95 POINTS. But wait until you taste it!! If only we had more!
“Supple-textured and opulent” is about right...now with the perfect aging, it's even more polished and integrated, with rich, savory/sweet blueberry fruit, licorice, almost sweet teriyaki notes, and tons of toasty, hedonistic spices. So good!
Shirvington started in 1996, when the family purchased 16 hectares of prime land in Willunga (now known as White’s Valley), in the McLaren Vale region in South Australia. With a focus on sustainable farming, hand-picking, and honest winemaking, they quickly rocketed to the top echelon of McLaren Vale producers.
At peak right now and for the next 5 years! $44.95! First come, first served…!
PAIRING IDEAS: It’s too hot for long slow-roasted dishes, so really you gotta go BBQ for this bad boy. Lamb chops fit the bill perfectly for Syrah-based wines (unless you have some venison around!), and they are so ridiculously easy. Do a cold noodle salad on the side for a perfect summer meal!
MUSIC SUGGESTIONS: Gotta go big here, heavy. We suggest some of Led Zeppelin’s older stuff, like basically the first 4 albums! Not a Zep fan? The Black Keys should cover it!
About the Producer
Shirvington started in 1996 when the family purchased 16 hectares of prime land in Willunga (now known as White’s Valley), South Australia. Willunga is just south of McLaren Vale on the Fleurieu Peninsula, an area internationally renowned for its red wines. In the winter of 1996 work began on the development of the first vineyard, Redwind, where we planted Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (since replaced with Mataro) vines. Their aim was to grow grapes to produce super-premium, honest wines with full fruit flavour, and to build a strong and thriving Australian brand, respected as a leader in quality, consistency and value to the consumer. They have since established vineyards in other parts of McLaren Vale, with additional Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache vines. Only the best Redwind Vineyard grapes are pressed for the wines, the excess fruit is sold to other quality winemakers. Sustainable farming practices are used in their vineyards. Each vintage is closely monitored right through to the hand selection of the fruit before harvest. The quality of fruit is such that their first commercial release, the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon, was awarded Wine of the Year (The Bushing Trophy) at the prestigious McLaren Vale Wine Show. Subsequent vintages of the Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz have gone on to further accolades nationally and internationally.
