2015 Moppity Escalier Shiraz

• Producer: Moppity Vineyard
• Varietal: Shiraz
• Region: Hilltops
• Alcohol: 14.0%
• Net volume: 750ml
• Vintage: 2015
• Cellar until 2030

The 2015 is the third vintage of our flagship wine, Escalier. We did not expect to make another vintage so soon, but we were dealt another great vintage and the 2015 is a worthy and fitting successor. Escalier (meaning staircase) represents our continuous quest for improvement; a gradual yet unrelenting ascent, culminating at the pinnacle with our flagship wine. This release of Escalier Shiraz has clearly made a name for itself amongst the top echelon of Australian wine.

VITICULTURE

Single block; sourced entirely from block 8. Old vine, low yield, hand picked. A cool to moderate spring was followed by a hot start to summer that accelerated ripening. A cool change in the last three weeks before harvest extended the ripening period, producing additional depth and power.

WINE MAKING

35% whole bunch, cold soaked for 3 days prior to fermentation. Temperature controlled ferment over 14 days, the shiraz and viognier were co fermented. The wine was then barrel aged in new and used French puncheons and hogsheads for 14 months.

TASTING NOTES

A nose of vibrant black fruit is really complex with evolving notes of brambly fruits, graphite, pepper and spice. The palate is deceptive; incredibly smooth and refined yet packed with flavour. Layered with sweet black fruits, dark chocolate and spice box. This is super intense yet highly polished, finely focused and exceptionally long. Low production, limited availability.

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