Single Vineyard Series
2018 Whispering Hill Mount Barker Shiraz
Awarded Best in Show at the Decanter Asia Wine Awards 97 points
Ray Jordan 97/100
Gold Medal in International Wine Challenge London Tranche 2020
Top Blue Gold in Sydney International Wine Competition 2019
This wine displays fleshy berry fruit aromas and flavours complemented by lifted pepper and spice characters typical of Mount Barker. Subtle and careful Maturation in french oak barriques adds more layers of interest to the mid palate, followed by a generous long, soft finish.
$64.99
About this Wine
Tasting Notes
The Single Vineyard wines represent the ultimate expression of varietal fruit flavour and winemaking excellence from Capel Vale. .
Appellation: Mount Barker, Western Australia
Varietal/Vineyards: 100% Shiraz
Harvested: April 2018
Alc/Vol: 14.0%
Closure: Stelvin
Optimal Drinking: A delicious wine to drink young for its primary fruit charcaters. The wine will gain complexity and smoothness with cellaring.
Season: A cool Spring leading up to a warm Summer period. Rainfall occurred in March resulting in slower
ripening conditions. Prior to vintage there wasn’t a period of hot days, instead the cool mornings and
warm days resulted in an excellent vintage for reds.
Perfect Accompaniments
Food Matching
Food Ideas: Red game meats, lamb and rich beef dishes.
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