McGuigan Hand Made Shiraz 2013 (6 x 750mL) Langhorne Creek, SA

Description:

The fruit for this wine was picked at optimal ripeness in the cool of the night. Fermentation occurredin 8 tonne concrete open vats with heading down cool system. The wine waspressed off and transferred to separate French and American hogsheadbarrels to age. Following18 months maturation, parcels are then carefully blended before being bottled on-site to preserve that distinctive silky, savoury style that Hand Made is famous for.The wine is then cellared for a further 12 months prior to it’s release.

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The fruit for this wine was picked at optimal ripeness in the cool of the night. Fermentation occurredin 8 tonne concrete open vats with heading down cool system. The wine waspressed off and transferred to separate French and American hogsheadbarrels to age. Following18 months maturation, parcels are then carefully blended before being bottled on-site to preserve that distinctive silky, savoury style that Hand Made is famous for.The wine is then cellared for a further 12 months prior to it’s release.

Region:
SA - Langhorne Creek
State:
South Australia
Country:
Australia

Expert Reviews

20yo vines, machine-harvested, destemmed and crushed, open-fermented, cultured yeast, 3 days cold soak, matured in French and American oak (25% new) for 14 months. The good quality bottle and poor quality cork haven't enjoyed their marriage. The wine is in the tradition of Wolf Blass in terms of its oak influence, seemingly higher than 25% new, but that depends on the age and type of the other 75%. Did Neil McGuigan, whose thumbprint appears on the label, really hand-make this wine? I don't think so. It either means 99.5% of all Australian wines are handmade, or only 0.5% are. - James Halliday

Winery Tasting Notes

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OurHand MadeShirazdisplays lifted notes in blackberries and dark cherry. This full bodied yet elegant wine bursts with the Christmas cake like flavour yet held together with soft supple tannins leading to a long lingering finish.A wine that will develop in the bottle for the next 10 years.Perfect when servedwith rich red meats such as slow cooked beef fillet with roasted vegetables.

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Winery Profile

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International Winemaker of the Year Winner at International Wine & Spirits Competition in London - Four times

- New York International Wine Competition: Australian Winery of the Year 2017

- Melbourne International Wine Competition: Barossa Valley Red Wine Winery Of The Year

- China Wine & Spirits Competition : Coonawarra Wine Of The Year Trophy – McGuigan Shortlist Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

- International Wine & Spirits Competition: Semillon Trophy – McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 2006

- International Wine & Spirits Competition: The Jancis Robinson Trophy for Riesling – McGuigan Shortlist Riesling 2010

- International Wine Challenge: Hunter Valley Chardonnay Trophy – McGuigan Personal Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2015

- National Cool Climate Wine Show: Champion Wine Of Show Trophy – McGuigan Shortlist Chardonnay 2016

- Rutherglen Wine Show: Best Dry White Wine of Show Trophy – McGuigan Shortlist Chardonnay 2015

- Japan Wine Challenge 2017: Best New World White Wine Trophy – McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 2007

McGuigan is one of Australia's most celebrated wineries, creating great tasting wines from some of the country’s best regions. Four generations of the McGuigan family have made wine their life. It is this passion and our commitment to modern Australian winemaking that still drives us today.

The McGuigan name is synonymous with Australian winemaking. Four generations of the McGuigan family have made wine their life demonstrating a deep commitment and passion for Australian wine.

It is this commitment to quality grape and wine production that has seen McGuigan produce outstanding wines for both domestic and international wine drinkers and it is the McGuigan spirit and dedication to modern Australian winemaking that still drives us today.

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Other Information

  • 2013 vintage
  • 6 x 750mL units
  • SA - Langhorne Creek, South Australia
  • Cork closure
  • 14.2% alc.

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