2020 Heartland Shiraz

This Heartland Shiraz comprises Shiraz fruit from vines aged 20 years old and above, grown in the sandy loam soils of Langhorne Creek.
Except for the January 24th heat spike that affected every growing South Australian region, Langhorne Creek stayed reasonably cool with average temperatures nearly 10 degrees below Barossa and McLaren Vale. Despite all the usual fears it was a trouble-free and high-quality harvest. This is why the quality and consistency of Langhorne Creek is gaining acknowledgement around the world.
The Shiraz was de-stemmed, crushed and pumped over twice a day for ten days. The wine was matured in older oak barrels for twelve months prior to bottling.
A purple rim encompasses a core of deep ruby. The aromas are dominated by black fruits and hints of spice. The 2019 is forward, fruit-driven, fresh and bright in the mouth. This cracking vintage has yielded a remarkably approachable and friendly red that is quintessentially Shiraz.