Don't Tell Gary Shiraz
⏳ Drikkevindue
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Slow-cooked beef brisket, grilled rosemary lamb chops, or aged cheddar cheese.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The cheeky name of this wine hides a wonderful story of rebellion in the cellar. Winemaker Jo Nash discovered an exceptional parcel of Shiraz grapes and decided to craft a premium, small-batch wine using high-quality French oak barrels. Fearing the winery's budget-conscious founder, Gary McPherson, would veto the expensive project, the cellar team kept it a secret, whispering 'Don't tell Gary!' throughout production. When Gary finally tasted the finished wine, he was so impressed by its velvety texture, dark berry concentration, and refined oak integration that he not only approved its release but insisted on keeping the rebellious name. Today, it stands as a testament to winemaker intuition and the expressive potential of Victoria's cool-climate Shiraz.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Established in 1968, McPherson Wines is an esteemed family-owned estate deeply rooted in the diverse microclimates of Central Victoria, particularly the riverine soils of Nagambie Lakes and the granite outcrops of the Strathbogie Ranges. Co-founded by Jock McPherson and spearheaded by his son Andrew McPherson, the winery bridges estate-grown fruit with selective regional parcels to produce expressive, fruit-forward wines that over-deliver on varietal definition. Under the seasoned stewardship of chief winemaker Jo Nash, the cellar exercises a philosophy centered on pristine fruit preservation, judicial oak integration, and textural clarity. The house portfolio balances classic Australian standards with dynamic modern styling, spanning from the textured Laneway Chardonnay and mineral-laced MWC Pinot Gris to vibrant Rhone and Italian varietals such as Bella Luna Fiano and Aquarius Marsanne Viognier, embodying the generous warmth and accessible sophistication of Victoria's viticultural landscape.
🍇 Druesorter
Shiraz
🍷 Alkoholprocent (ABV)
14%