Shiraz
⏳ Drikkevindue
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, venison stew
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Hailing from the cool, wind-swept slopes of the Bellarine Peninsula in Geelong, the Scotchmans Hill Shiraz represents a sophisticated, cool-climate expression of Australia's signature grape. The region's wine history dates back to the mid-19th century when Swiss settlers first planted vines, though the modern renaissance was pioneered by estates like Scotchmans Hill in the late 20th century. Grown on dark volcanic soils over limestone, the vines are constantly moderated by maritime breezes from Port Phillip Bay. This unique terroir slows ripening, allowing the grapes to develop intense flavor complexity while retaining natural acidity. The resulting wine is celebrated for its elegant structure, showcasing dark berry fruits interwoven with savory spice, black pepper, and fine-grained tannins, a stark and refreshing contrast to the heavier, warmer-climate styles of northern Australia.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Scotchmans Hill blev grundlagt i 1982 af David og Catherine Browne og er en pioner på den kystnære Bellarine Peninsula i Victorias anerkendte Geelong-vinregion. Vingården råder over en rig, vulkansk basaltjordbund og nyder godt af et tørt, køligt mikroklima, der tempereres af de maritime briser fra Port Phillip Bay og Bass Strait. Under ledelse af den mangeårige chefvinmager Robin Brockett arbejder huset med minimal intervention og præcisionsdyrkning for at udtrykke det autentiske terroir. Scotchmans Hill er særligt berømt for sine elegante Pinot Noir-vine, komplekse Chardonnay, køligt prægede Shiraz samt den eksklusive Cornelius-enkeltmarksserie.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Shiraz
🍷 Alkoholprocent (ABV)
13.5% - 14.5%