Calcannia Wines, Clare Valley Shiraz
Clare Valley Shiraz
Nestled in the Clare Valley’s Stanley Flat region, is Calcannia. 130km due north of Adelaide, and 6 km north of the township of Clare, beside the Hutt River and the Clare Valley Racecourse. It’s moderate-continental climate enjoys cool nights and long warm summer days, retaining crisp acidity, balance and structure in our wines.
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.72
Closure Screwcap
Titratable Acidity 5.6
Fruit Shiraz
Region Clare Valley, South Australia
Winemaking
2018 Clare vintage was exceptional in quality and average volume yields, being below the previous 2017 volume. The warm, dry weather helped produce intense colour and flavours. Judicious water usage in the dry patches and only minor frosts saw good canopy management and vine health.
With just over 18 hectares, or around 43 acres, of Shiraz, our estate grown fruit shone in these conditions for a richness and concentration of flavour.
Placed in older French barrels, and bottled with minimal filtration, the result is a true expression of Shiraz from the Clare Valley region.
Colour
Imperial purple with vibrant magenta.
Nose
An upfront bouquet of mulberry, blackberry and cherry.
Palate
The Palate is alive with plush varietal Shiraz, showing intense spices of white and black pepper, cinnamon, and Star anise. Finishing with firm tight tannins and long lively palate.
Food Pairing:
Beer glazed lamb fillet with a crispy onion crust. Crispy chilli beef and fresh Asian Vegetables.
Cellar
2029
Release
January 2020
Vegan
2018 vintage
GOLD MEDAL
Mundus Vini Spring Tasting March 2020
no 2017 vintage.
2016 vintage
GOLD MEDAL
MUNDUS VINI Spring Tasting 2019 Germany
94 POINTS
WINE SHOWCASE Magazine 2019
16+/20 POINTS
JANCIS ROBINSON Julia Harding MW 2019