2015 Moppity Escalier Shiraz
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From the 0.37ha low-yielding Block 12 planted in '73, 35% whole bunches, 3 days cold soak, a temperature-controlled co-ferment with viognier, matured in new and used French puncheons for 14 months. Winner of the Great Australian Shiraz Challenge '16, plus a series of gold medals of varying importance. It is a wine of considerable quality, its dark plum/blackberry fruits established their dominance from the outset, not wavering on the palate, finish or aftertaste. Read more
Critic Reviews
From the 0.37ha low-yielding Block 12 planted in '73, 35% whole bunches, 3 days cold soak, a temperature-controlled co-ferment with viognier, matured in new and used French puncheons for 14 months. Winner of the Great Australian Shiraz Challenge '16, plus a series of gold medals of varying importance. It is a wine of considerable quality, its dark plum/blackberry fruits established their dominance from the outset, not wavering on the palate, finish or aftertaste.
Technical Attributes
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Producer: Moppity Vineyard
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Varietal: Shiraz
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Region: Hilltops
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Alcohol: 14.0%
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Net volume: 750ml
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Vintage: 2015
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Cellar until 2030
Producer: Moppity Vineyard
Varietal: Shiraz
Region: Hilltops
Alcohol: 14.0%
Net volume: 750ml
Vintage: 2015
Cellar until 2030
Tasting Notes
The 2015 is the third vintage of our flagship wine, Escalier. We did not expect to make another vintage so soon, but we were dealt another great vintage and the 2015 is a worthy and fitting successor. Escalier (meaning staircase) represents our continuous quest for improvement; a gradual yet unrelenting ascent, culminating at the pinnacle with our flagship wine. This release of Escalier Shiraz has clearly made a name for itself amongst the top echelon of Australian wine.
Winemakers Note
VITICULTURE
Single block; sourced entirely from block 8. Old vine, low yield, hand picked. A cool to moderate spring was followed by a hot start to summer that accelerated ripening. A cool change in the last three weeks before harvest extended the ripening period, producing additional depth and power.
WINE MAKING
35% whole bunch, cold soaked for 3 days prior to fermentation. Temperature controlled ferment over 14 days, the shiraz and viognier were co fermented. The wine was then barrel aged in new and used French puncheons and hogsheads for 14 months.
TASTING NOTES
A nose of vibrant black fruit is really complex with evolving notes of brambly fruits, graphite, pepper and spice. The palate is deceptive; incredibly smooth and refined yet packed with flavour. Layered with sweet black fruits, dark chocolate and spice box. This is super intense yet highly polished, finely focused and exceptionally long. Low production, limited availability.
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