2022 Deep Woods Estate Shiraz Et Al

2022 was a truly exceptional vintage in Margaret River. The season started beautifully with a wet spring and late flowering, followed by a warm and dry season, producing refined flavour, great elegance and real personality.

Shiraz, Malbec & Tempranillo were destemmed and vinified separately as well as some whole bunch fermentation on select Shiraz parcels. Pumpovers and delestage were employed to extract fine tannin, colour and vibrant fruit characters. After 12-14 days, when fruit flavour and tannin extraction were optimal, the skins were pressed, and the wine fermented to dryness in tank. The wines were then racked to French oak barrels, 15% new, for 6-9 months before blending. – Julian Langworthy, Deep Woods Estate

Colour: Deep crimson with bright purple hues.

Aroma: Crushed mulberry and blackberry, with savoury layers of woody spice and black pepper.

Palate: The palate is generous and vibrant, loaded with juicy plum and black cherry character. Notes of black pepper and sweet spice add complexity. Tannins are fine and pervasive creating length and savoury texture.

Cellaring: This wine may be enjoyed on release but will find further complexity three to four years from vintage.

• Gold Medal | 2023 Royal Queensland Wine Awards
• Silver Medal | 2023 Sydney Royal Wine Show
• Silver Medal | 2023 Wine Show of Western Australia
• Silver Medal | 2023 Margaret River Wine Show
• Bronze Medal | 2023 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards