$70.00
2018 House Block Shiraz
Sourced from some of our oldest vines, the House Block shows the impact of ancient geology
Awards
Title: Halliday Wine Companion
Description: "Hand-picked, crushed, destemmed, open ferment with neutral cultured yeast, 11 days on skins, basket-pressed, matured in French oak hogsheads (18% new) for 20 months. Chapel Hill is a shiraz specialist making multiple styles from the one region. House Block fits nicely into the friendly shiraz category, it's so easy to get to know. Upfront fruit power all the way charged by black berries, licorice, black olive savouriness and dark chocolate. Warm toasty oak caps off an archetypal Aussie shiraz."
Award Date Description: 11 July 2021
Rating: 95 / 100
Tasting Notes
Hand-picked, crushed, destemmed, open ferment, 11 days on skins, basket-pressed, matured in French oak hogsheads (18% new) for 20 months. Chapel Hill is a shiraz specialist making multiple styles from the one region. House Block fits nicely into the friendly shiraz category, it's so easy to get to know. Upfront fruit power all the way charged by black berries, licorice, black olive savouriness and dark chocolate. Warm toasty oak caps off an archetypal Aussie shiraz.
Wine Information
Wine Range: Single Vineyard
State: South Australia
Region: McLaren Vale
Wine Type: Red Wine
Variety Type: Shiraz
Volume: 750mL
Alcohol Percentage: 14.5%
PH: 3.71
Acidity: 6.1
Food Matching: Portabello mushroom caps willed with walnuts, peppercorns and fresh herbs
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