Maygars Hill

Vineyard Reserve Shiraz

2019 Reserve Shiraz James Halliday Wine Companion Rating: Gold 96 pts

 A fabulous year in the vineyard. This small patch of dirt in the Strathbogie foothills has again produced some outstanding fruit. Lovely weather with loads of sunshine and rain at all the right times, with careful cropping have rewarded us with a great vintage. Hand picked at under 2 tonnes per acre, our berries were small and flowed with beautiful ripe juice. We added some whole bunches of berries to the ferment for complexity and left it in a blend of American and French barrels for 16 months. This is an elegant version of Maygars Cabernet. Lovely varietal characteristics with the usual overtones of Maygars mint. A delightful season in the vineyard has translated into a beautiful wine. Cellar for up to 15 years. Winemaker: Victor Nash.