Chapel HillRoad Block Shiraz
Dry, Full Bodied style of Shiraz
McLaren Vale, Australia
About this product
Dry, Full Bodied style of ShirazMcLaren Vale, AustraliaGrown at Chapel Hill on one of the most cherished estate-vineyards, this Shiraz has been crafted from grapes entirely sourced from the Road Block. Gentle and patient winemaking is preferred to ensure that the wine expresses the unique site characters. The hand harvested grapes were gently crushed, fermented in an open fermenter and hand plunged to facilitate subtle tannin extraction. After 13 days on skins the fermenter was basket pressed and the free run and pressing fractions were combined. The wine was then aged for 20 months in 100% French oak. The proportion of new oak was kept low to encourage the continued expression of the characters that are exclusive to the vineyard site. To preserve purity and character the wine is made with minimal additions and is allowed to clarify naturally without the use of fining or filtration. The heavier soils, and large slabs of ironstone over the sandstone, result in a generous expression of shiraz with a richness of palate and a tightly wound tannin structure. The sensitive beast.
Produced by Chapel Hill, Part of Endeavour Group Limited.
Produced by Chapel Hill, Part of Endeavour Group Limited.
Grown at Chapel Hill on one of the most cherished estate-vineyards, this Shiraz has been crafted from grapes entirely sourced from the Road Block. Gentle and patient winemaking is preferred to ensure that the wine expresses the unique site characters. The hand harvested grapes were gently crushed, fermented in an open fermenter and hand plunged to facilitate subtle tannin extraction. After 13 days on skins the fermenter was basket pressed and the free run and pressing fractions were combined. The wine was then aged for 20 months in 100% French oak. The proportion of new oak was kept low to encourage the continued expression of the characters that are exclusive to the vineyard site. To preserve purity and character the wine is made with minimal additions and is allowed to clarify naturally without the use of fining or filtration. The heavier soils, and large slabs of ironstone over the sandstone, result in a generous expression of shiraz with a richness of palate and a tightly wound tannin structure. The sensitive beast.
Produced by Chapel Hill, Part of Endeavour Group Limited.
Produced by Chapel Hill, Part of Endeavour Group Limited.
Full bodied red wines have a noticeably textural mouthfeel with bold, complex flavours. Often deeply coloured.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeShiraz
- Size750ML
- RegionMcLaren Vale
- Current Vintage2021 - Vintage is not guaranteed and may vary store to store or when delivered.
- Standard Drinks8.6
- Alcohol Volume14.5%
- CountryAustralia
- Brand NameChapel Hill
- Wine MakerMichael Fragos
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyFull Bodied
96 Points - Ray Jordan Wine Pilot 2024 & 96 Points - Huon Hooke The Real Review 2024.
James Halliday
Australian wine writer, critic and winemaker
Vintage 2021
95 points Halliday Wine Companion
Very good warm-climate shiraz. Full weighted and powerful, yet there is nothing overt, jammy or caricature-like. The oak is tucked in and the fruit is dark and blue of allusion, yet doused with tapenade, mint, anise, thyme and lavender, conferring a welcome savouriness over a more typical sweetness. Fine floral lift, too, segueing to a glade of spruced tannins and saline freshness.
James Halliday
Australian wine writer, critic and winemaker
Vintage 2021
95 points
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