2018 Manser Dad’s Block Adelaide Hills Shiraz

Product Description

VINTAGE:

2018 (picked on April 9)

VARIETY:

Shiraz, fussed over constantly by our father all year round – hence the name, read the back label, the old bloke is living the dream

OAK:

Combination of 3 and 4 year old American Oak

WINEMAKING:

Grapes were crushed and de-stemmed, fermented on skins for 8 days and plunged 3 times a day for maximum extraction of colour and flavour

AREA:

Southern Adelaide Hills, so close to McLaren Vale we can hear ‘A Day On The Green’

This was a perfect season with the fruit enjoying optimal ripening to ensure full flavour development and balance of acid and tannins. There’s so much on offer here, blueberry, spice and a hint of eucalyptus. This wine will see improvement up to and beyond 10 years in the cellar.

Awards and chat:

96/100 – Kim Brebach – “…this is their best wine by far”
95/100 – Sam Kim
93/100 – IWC London 2020 – “Creamy mocha notes with black currant mint and pepper on the palate. Lovely oak and bright prune and plum finish”. – Tim Atkin MW
93/100 – Wine Showcase Magazine
92/100 – Halliday