Description
Robert Oatley Signature Series McLaren Vale shiraz
Soft, fleshy-textured Shiraz displaying blueberries and spice, supple tannins and stylish French oak influence.
REGION NOTES: McLAREN VALE SOUTH AUSTRALIA
We’ve been a fan of McLaren Vale Shiraz for many years now, yet have been keen to progress the traditional style, to wines with brighter fruit, less obvious alcohol and minimal reliance on oak. We’ve made a very accessible, well-loved style that has proven a hit with fans of the variety.
WINEMAKING NOTES
We selected premium parcels of Shiraz from around the Blewitt Springs – Willunga area of southern McLaren Vale, where the hills run down to the ocean. 2015’s ideal January ripening conditions and the heat that followed through in February led to high levels of acid retention in the top quality fruit. The dry soils of McLaren Vale enjoyed some January rain that rolled into a quick, busy harvest period that delivered shiraz with good acidity, bright fruit flavours and expressive varietal
characters.
