Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard McAskill Shiraz 2020

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