Sir Paz Estate
Sir Paz Estate


Shiraz


Shiraz is Australia’s most popular red wine and one which, by universal acclaim, the country excels at producing.


The Shiraz style is usually quite bold, however the character of the wine will reflect the region in which it is produced.


While South Australian regions such as Barossa dominate Australian Shiraz production, regions such as the Yarra Valley have developed a good reputation for subtler, more silky interpretations of the style, reflecting the milder, cooler climate.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby red color. Lifted bouquet of black cherry and red plum accented by sweet cigar leaf aromas. Medium bodied palate highlighted by black fruit and oak spices; drying chalky tannins to finish.


Winemaker’s Notes

Handpicked in mid April and fermented as whole berries with a small portion of whole bunch with indigenous yeasts. Racked to new (35%) and older French hogsheads then racked to tank and bottled unfined and unfiltered in mid September 2009.


Sir Paz Shiraz has acquired a consistent reputation for quality.
Here’s what the experts said:



2009 vintage

• Bronze Medal
Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2011

• Silver Medal

Yarra Valley Wine Show 2011



2008 vintage

James Halliday 90/100

Stephen Tanzer 91/100

Syrah du Monde 24/30

Cameron Douglas 18/20

Robert Parker 90pts


• Commendation
International Wine Challenge 2011


• Silver Medal
Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2011


• Bronze Medal
International Cool Climate Wine Show 2010




Previous Vintages

2007

• Gold Medal
Yarra Valley Wine Show 2008


Olivier Poussier 15/20

Robert Parker 90pts


2005

• Silver Medal
The International Wine and Spirit Competition 2007


• Silver Medal
Victorian Wines Show 2007


• 4.5 / 5 stars
James Halliday Wine Companion 2006


2003

• Silver Medal
Ballarat Wines Show 2004


• Silver Medal
The International Wine and Spirit Competition 2005


2001

• Gold Medal
Ballarat Wines Show 2002


• Silver Medal
The Victorian Wines Show 2001


• High Commendation
The Victorian Wines Show 2001.


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