The 2018 Gaelic Cemetery Premium Shiraz displays ripe dark cherry and plum fruit aromas with a little mocha and also some meat/gamey notes somewhere in the mix.

The fruit for the 2018 Gaelic Cemetery Premium Shiraz comes from the two oldest blocks of Shiraz on the vineyard. Varying percentages of both blocks make up the Premium depending on the year.

The 2015 Pirathon Shiraz highlights the traditional big flavours of the Barossa in a beautiful mouth filling wine.

Grape lots were selected and aged in new and seasoned oak barrels before carefully blended.

Overall, this Shiraz is of impeccable balance with the fruit, tannin and oak all working in unison together to provide harmony and complexity.

Tasting Notes

Palate
The full-bodied palate is rich and mouthfilling. It is amazingly well structured which adds a defined framework to the ripe dark fruits. There are background oak barrel characters that complement the bright fruit flavours. Solid but fine natural tannins add a pleasing dryness to support the intense fruit. Overall, this Shiraz is of impeccable balance with the fruit, tannin and oak all working in unison together to provide harmony and complexity. A very lengthy finish completes this powerful and solid wine.

Appearance
Rich dark purple-black

Aroma
The inviting boquet is uplifting and indicative of a complex wine with blackberry, perfume, spice, chocolate and a touch of classy oak.

Technical Details

Region
Barossa Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous for it's Shiraz around the world.

Sub-Regions
Greenock, Moppa, Belvedere, Stonewell, Seppeltsfield, Koonunga & Ebenezer
The grapes were harvested from the low-yielding vineyards of traditional family growers in the north-western Barossa.
Elevation approximately 300-350m.

Varietal
100% Shiraz
The grapes used are grown from traditional Barossa clones first introduced to the region over hundreds of years ago.

The 2017 GCV Premium Shiraz displays ripe dark cherry and plum fruit aromas with a little mocha and also some meat/gamey notes somewhere in the mix.

The fruit for the 2017 GCV Premium Shiraz comes from the two oldest blocks of Shiraz on the vineyard. Varying percentages of both blocks make up the Premium depending on the year.

Ruby red with bright lifted fruit aromatics of dark cherry and summer berry fruits complemented by fragrant spices of clove and cinnamon. Youthful and medium body this wine showcases bright red berry fruits, satsuma plums with complexing oak adding a soft and creamy texture balanced by the fresh cranberry like acidity. The longer growing season of 2017 highlights the spice, freshness and appeal of Clare Valley Shiraz.

100% Clare Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous all around the world for it's Riesling and Shiraz wines in particular

Region
Barossa Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous for it's Shiraz around the world.

Sub-Regions
Moppa, Belvidere & Koonunga
The grapes were harvested from the low-yielding vineyards of traditional family growers in the north-western Barossa.
Elevation approximately 300-350m.

Varietal
100% Shiraz
The grapes used are grown from traditional Barossa clones first introduced to the region over hundreds of years ago.

When to Drink
Enjoy now or cellar for up to 5 years
14.5% Alcohol
Vegan friendly

The Pirathon Gold Shiraz was introduced to Pirathon's range in 2016 as a premium reserve wine.

The best grape lots were carefully selected from the 2016 intake and combined with 100% French Oak barrels with no compromise on quality.

The resulting wine provides a palate of bright fruits balanced with chalky tannins which dominate in this classy, highly integrated, harmonious Barossa Shiraz.

The Pirathon Gold Shiraz is for those who want only the very best and cannot settle for anything else. Pirathon Gold provides the prestige best of the pick grapes, carefully handled and fermented in the best quality barrels with a taste and appearance that will astound you and your guests.

Tasting Notes

Palate
Rich and full-bodied. Very generous, powerful. Totally mouth-coating. Bright fruit flavours, licorice. Firm chalky tannins giving longevity as well as nice grip to counter-balance sleek fruits, but importantly polished. Harmonious acid. Very classy, savoury oak, highly integrated. A long lingering finish.

Appearance
Dark magenta-black in colour

Aroma
Very intense aromatics. Dark black fruits, plus dried fig. Sweet spice, almost incense-like. Classy cedary oak.

Technical Details

Region
Barossa Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous for it's Shiraz around the world.

Sub-Regions
Moppa & Belvidere
The grapes were harvested from the low-yielding vineyards of traditional family growers in the north-western Barossa.
Elevation approximately 300-350m.

The McAskill Riesling is made in very limited volumes, sourced predominately from a small block planted in the year 2000 that consistently produces Riesling of outstanding character and quality.

The McAskill range consists of small volumes of the highest quality wine sourced exclusively from the Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard located in the well known sub region of White Hut. Named in honour after John McAskill who donated the land next door to our vineyard in 1860 to be used as a cemetery for the Gaelic speaking Scottish pioneers of the Clare Valley.

Tasting notes

The appearance is brilliant pale straw with vibrant green hues. Like previous years, aromatics are in the fresh green lime spectrum with subtle perfume notes. The palate is built around structure and elegance, not distinctively fruity but more in the slatey, chalky profile with underlying lime notes. Polished and refined, this wine can be enjoyed in its youth but long term cellaring will reward those with patience.

Technical Details
Region
100% Clare Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous all around the world for it's Riesling and Shiraz wines in particular

Vineyard
Single vineyard – Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard

Varietal
100% Riesling

The McAskill Riesling is made in very limited volumes, sourced predominately from a small block planted in the year 2000 that consistently produces Riesling of outstanding character and quality.

The McAskill range consists of small volumes of the highest quality wine sourced exclusively from the Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard located in the well known sub region of White Hut. Named in honour after John McAskill who donated the land next door to our vineyard in 1860 to be used as a cemetery for the Gaelic speaking Scottish pioneers of the Clare Valley.

Powerful and elegant Clare Valley Shiraz, showcasing rich dark fruits with complex spice and savoury notes.

The McAskill range consists of small volumes of the highest quality wine sourced exclusively from the Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard located in the well known sub region of White Hut. Named in honour after John McAskill who donated the land next door to our vineyard in 1860 to be used as a cemetery for the Gaelic speaking Scottish pioneers of the Clare Valley.

Tasting Notes
Vivid red in colour. The nose presents an array of black and blue fruits intermingled with spice and smoked meat notes. Rich and inviting on the palate, this wine is powerful and long, showcasing great concentration yet remaining harmonic and elegant. Complex dark fruits and savoury nuances suggest warm climate Shiraz, while hints of spice and white pepper showcase the cool ripening conditions of 2020 and the high altitude of the Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard. A long and granular tannin profile helps drive the wine effortlessly. This wine will reward long term cellaring.

Technical Details
Region
100% Clare Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous all around the world for it's Riesling and Shiraz wines in particular

Vineyard
Single vineyard

Varietal
100% Shiraz

Benchmark Clare Valley Shiraz, medium to full body with Elderberry, dark cherry and fresh red plum notes.

The McAskill range consists of small volumes of the highest quality wine sourced exclusively from the Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard located in the well known sub region of White Hut. Named in honour after John McAskill who donated the land next door to our vineyard in 1860 to be used as a cemetery for the Gaelic speaking Scottish pioneers of the Clare Valley.

Tasting Notes
Deep red in appearance with a fresh and youthful aroma. Red fruited – plums, cranberry, with underlying warm spices. Subtle oak maturation gives a wonderful textured and vibrant offering adding malt and spice complexity. Flavours linger in the mouth effortlessly, combined with a ripe but fine and long tannin profile bringing all the components together in complete harmony.

Technical Details
Region
100% Clare Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous all around the world for it's Riesling and Shiraz wines in particular

Vineyard
Single vineyard

Varietal
100% Shiraz

Elegant to drink this wine has flavour and personality without the heaviness often associated with Cabernet.

The long fine grained tannins gives the wine an immediate appeal but will reward those with patience to cellar.

The McAskill range consists of small volumes of the highest quality wine sourced exclusively from the Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard located in the well known sub region of White Hut. Named in honour after John McAskill who donated the land next door to our vineyard in 1860 to be used as a cemetery for the Gaelic speaking Scottish pioneers of the Clare Valley.

Region
100% Clare Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous all around the world for it's Riesling and Shiraz wines in particular

Vineyard
Single vineyard

Varietal
82% Cabernet, 16% Malbec, 2% Shiraz

The 2021 GCV White Hut Riesling continues to showcase the subregion where our well-renowned vineyard is located.

A delicate and fruit-driven Riesling with a long, fine palate.

GCV White Hut is named after a small sub region of the Clare Valley located just North of the Clare Township. With a high altitude of over 400m above sea level, consisting of undulating valleys and hills the region is well known for producing grapes of the highest quality. Enjoyable in its youth but carefully cellared will continue to evolve over the next 10 years.

Tasting Notes
The colour is a youthful pale straw with bright green hues. The aromatics are fruit driven with citrus, lemon pith and mandarin peel characters. The palate is delicate with a lemon flavour profile and a texture reminiscent of meringue. Long and fine, the palate lingers effortlessly. A high quality wine made to drink in its youth or for those that prefer, cellar for another 10 years.

Technical Details
Region
100% Clare Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous all around the world for it's Riesling and Shiraz wines in particular

Vineyard
Single vineyard

Varietal
100% Riesling

The 2020 GCV White Hut Riesling is a new entrant to the Gaelic Cemetery portfolio, an opportunity to showcase the subregion where our well renowned vineyard is located.

GCV White Hut is named after a small sub region of the Clare Valley located just North of the Clare Township. With a high altitude of over 400m above sea level, consisting of undulating valleys and hills the region is well known for producing grapes of the highest quality. Enjoyable in its youth but carefully cellared will continue to evolve over the next 10 years.


Tasting Notes
The colour is pale straw with vivid green hues. Lifted aromatics showcase a pure expression of lemon pith with subtle notes of jasmine and citrus blossom. Flavour wise the palate has zesty lime juice and lemon grass flavours with a long chalky, mineral like acidity providing freshness, structure and length.

Technical Details
Region
100% Clare Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous all around the world for it's Riesling and Shiraz wines in particular

Vineyard
Single vineyard

Varietal
100% Riesling

Benchmark Clare Valley Shiraz, medium to full body with blueberry, raspberry, and subtle spice notes.

GCV White Hut is named after a small sub region of the Clare Valley located just North of the Clare Township. With a high altitude of over 400m above sea level, consisting of undulating valleys and hills the region is well known for producing grapes of the highest quality. Enjoyable in its youth but carefully cellared will continue to evolve over the next 10 years.

Region
100% Clare Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous all around the world for it's Riesling and Shiraz wines in particular

Vineyard
Single vineyard

Varietal
100% Shiraz