Shingleback

Davey Shiraz 2017

Brothers Kym and John Davey took over the Shingleback Estate in the 1990’s from their grandfather that had farmed it since 1957. Their philosophy is to produce affordable, high quality wines evidenced by their first release in 1998.
This is a terrific Single Vineyard McLaren Vale shiraz.
Excellent for the cellar
Alcohol: 14.0%
Drinking window: 2020-2026
Nose: Fresh blackberry and plum aromas are entwined with hints of espresso, roses, spice and dark chocolate
Palate: Full-bodied, and full of luscious dark berries flavours that are seamlessly structured with fine but firm tannins and a balanced acidity. The integration of American and French oak further enhances the texture and length, ensuring
a long, lingering finish.
Vintage Conditions:
Good fruitfulness of the vines and higher bunch weights meant crop levels were generally above average. Careful canopy management and a timely stop to the rains in mid-January minimised disease pressure. A dry February
through April along with generally mild weather followed by a warmer than average April allowed a long slow ripening period and an orderly progression to harvest. A burst of heat gave the reds a push allowing us to start filling the
fermenters towards mid-March. The early red fruit was perfumed and spicy with excellent length. As vintage progressed fruit weight increased and flavours moved into darker berry profiles. Our palette of Shiraz wines are spicy
and aromatic with good concentration and length.