Name: 2020 Dalwhinnie The Eagle Shiraz CellarHand Store
Brand: Dalwhinnie
SKU: DAESHZ20
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Spicy and pert, this 2020 The Eagle Shiraz incorporates a small component of whole bunch (about 15%), and this elevates the spice component untold. It is a great inclusion, along with the subtle lacing of orange peel, white pepper, blood orange, cinnamon, and blueberry. It’s eminently classy, refined and electric, in its way. The wine speaks eloquently of its place in the Victorian hills, but it also expounds fragrance, finesse and energy. It’s a super wine. You can drink this now, but it borders on frisky. I love it as is, but the wine will only gain in stature, complexity and nuance as it ages. Five years from release might be a good rule of thumb, but you go your own way. A good wine is good at every age. 97 points. Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate 2024

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SKU: DAESHZ20 Categories: Shiraz, Dalwhinnie, Pyrenees Tags: Australia, Dalwhinnie Wines, Moonambel, Pyrenees, Red, Shiraz

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The 2020 vintage was led by good winter rain. A heatwave during early summer was then followed by very cool, dry conditions, which led to low yields and superbly concentrated fruit across the board.

Gold Medal winner – Decanter World Wine Awards
Top 36 Shiraz (Wines in the World Category) – Decanter World Wine Awards
Top 4% of all wines – Decanter World Wine Awards

The Dalwhinnie Eagle Shiraz is only produced in the most exceptional of vintages in the ultra-premium, cool-climate Pyrenees region of Victoria. Careful viticulture meant fruit was picked at optimum ripeness. Sourced solely from the 1977 “Eagle” Block directly in front of the winery. This fruit was hand-picked and fermented as a single batch. Utilization of 15% whole bunches in the ferment and a moderate duration of cold soak ferment was initiated and lasted around 10 days. The resultant wine was pressed and filled to 25% new French oak puncheons (500L) with the balance being 1- and 2-year-old for a period of 20 months. Careful barrel selection was then made to showcase this amazing single vineyard icon at its best.

Deep purple with hints of crimson in colour with distinct aromas of dark ripe berries mingle with baking spices, sandalwood, pepper and bramble. On the palate it is slinky and modern, medium-bodied yet rich in flavour. The palate exhibits ultra-fine tannins which unfold layer after layer with dark fruits, cedar, black plum, forest floor, truffle and an exquisitely elegant, long finish. This wine will reward long cellaring of five to twenty years. – Dalwhinnie

A single site, first planted in 1977, one of the oldest and finest blocks on the Dalwhinnie vineyard. Only made in small quantities in outstanding vintages. This is right up there, the savoury/spicy/earthy palate is caressed by perfectly handled tannins and restrained oak. 97 points. James Halliday, Wine Companion Feb 2024

This shows notes of ripe but crunchy dark and blue fruit with peppery spiciness and hints of sandalwood and ash in the background. Wide and encompassing on the palate with medium to full body and fine, velvety tannin structure. Deep and layered fruit character with a steely, mineral freshness and with crushed stones and bitter spices to close. 95 points. Ned Goodwin MW, JamesSuckling.com 2023

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