A signature Heathcote varietal, this Shiraz has a fabulous intensity of colour, is dark plum in colour and is spicy, minerally and very perfumed, with dark spice, blackberries and raspberries and inky notes. Silky, ripe, brambly fruits are supported by firm, fine tannins with hints of French oak. It shows an elegant minerality and tight acidity and lovely texture. The wine will benefit from decanting and being served at a cool room temperature. Whilst just a baby at the moment with the appropriate amount of cellaring to integrate and soften it will be a really delicious drink in three to five years time.

Comments
"The McIvor Estate Shiraz 2008 is fleshy and generous, seamless and supple. Slightly savoury towards the finish, it has excellent length". Feb/Mar 2011.
- Gourmet Traveller Wine, Wine Reviewer - Ken Gargett


"This brilliantly-coloured Heathcote red has a delightfully spicy/savoury nose with masses of sweet fruit on the fleshy palate."
- Daily Telegraph, Wine Reviewer - Jeff Collerson


93/100.
- James Halliday, 2011 Australian Wine Companion

$35.00 per bottle
(10% discount for orders of a case or more)

Soil
Granitic loams, deep and free draining.

Harvest
The grapes were open tank fermented, then airbag pressed. The wine was left to age in 20% new and 80% old French and American oak for 15 months. The wine was racked prior to bottling. Minimal filtration was used.


Alcohol
13.7%

Closure
Screwcap.

Nose
Very perfumed, with dark spice, blackberries and raspberries and inky notes.

Palate
Silky, ripe, brambly fruits are supported by firm, fine tannins with hints of French oak. It shows an elegant minerality and tight acidity and lovely texture. The wine will benefit from decanting and being served at a cool room temperature. Whilst just a baby at the moment with the appropriate amount of cellaring to integrate and soften it will be a really delicious drink in three to five years time.