Thomson Estate, Old Pumphouse Shiraz
Old Pumphouse Shiraz
Named after a landmark building beside the majestic River Murray in South Australia, the Riverland region has the greatest days of sunshine and a pristine climate for premium grape growing on our limestone soils.
Vibrant berry fruit flavours with hints of pepper and spice are accompanied by subtle oak. Ideal with red meat, pasta or cheese.
Enjoy now or keep for up to 5 years.
Alcohol 14.8%
Titratable Acidity 5.7
Closure Screw cap
pH 3.6
Res Sugar 6.4
Fruit Shiraz
Region South Australia
FRUIT
This Shiraz was hand selected at vintage from our family properties at Glen Devlin and Scotts Creek on the River Murray. The parcels were kept to one side, crushed and fermented separately in order to retain the quality seen on the vine. The 2017 vintage enjoyed a long ripening period for even maturation in the Riverland and produced outstanding quality for reds
WINEMAKING
The richness of the fruit in its natural state meant that minimal intervention was required in the winery. Kept separate these parcels were left on skins for some time in order to develop the keen tannin structure, then fermented in stainless steel with the influence of French oak for complexity.
AROMA
Concentrated raspberry and mulberry fruits with hint of vanilla and cedar spice.
PALATE
This is our classic South Australian Shiraz: deeply coloured, full-bodied and richly flavoured with berry fruit and subtle oak. Smooth and rich it can be enjoy on its own or with red meats, barbecues and pasta dishes.
Vegan and Vegetarian friendly
2017 VINTAGE
new release
2016 VINTAGE
Gold Medal
AWC Wine Challenge Vienna 2017
Bronze Medal
China Wine & Spirits Awards 2017
2015 VINTAGE
GOLD MEDAL
Prodexpo International Wine Fair Moscow Russia, 2017
2014 VINTAGE
SILVER MEDAL
AWC International Wine Challenge Vienna 2015
2013 VINTAGE
SILVER MEDAL
2013 Thomson Estate Old Pumphouse Shiraz CWSA Best Value 2014
SILVER MEDAL
2013 Thomson Estate Old Pumphouse Shiraz Vienna AWC International Wine Challenge 2014
SILVER MEDAL
2013 Thomson Estate Old Pumphouse Shiraz Mundus Vini Germany - Spring 2015
BRONZE MEDAL
2013 Thomson Estate Old Pumphouse Shiraz China Wine & Spirit Awards – Best Value 2015
COMMENDED
2013 Thomson Estate Old Pumphouse Shiraz Decanter World Wine Awards 2015