2015 Sidewood Mappinga Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
Updated
Winery
Sidewood
Vintage
2015
Grape Variety
Shiraz
Region
- Adelaide Hills
Alcohol (%)
14.5
Purchase Price ($)
55
Closure
Screwcap
Source
Sample
This is the reserve release from Sidewood with the wine seeing a portion of whole bunch fermentation before ageing in new (35%) and aged French oak for 18 months.
The use of whole bunch and a portion of new oak gives a uniquely enjoyable nose with a touch of stem and earth combining with varietal white pepper and a lift of oak spice all against the backdrop of generous dark berry fruits.
The wine has great curves, at it's core is plum and blackberry but there is an array of subtle complexities ranging from bay leaf to violets and milk chocolate. The tannins are finely structured but make their mark on the mid to back palate whilst taking on oak spice and liquorice. The finish is long, dark fruited and mouth filling.
The use of whole bunch and a portion of new oak gives a uniquely enjoyable nose with a touch of stem and earth combining with varietal white pepper and a lift of oak spice all against the backdrop of generous dark berry fruits.
The wine has great curves, at it's core is plum and blackberry but there is an array of subtle complexities ranging from bay leaf to violets and milk chocolate. The tannins are finely structured but make their mark on the mid to back palate whilst taking on oak spice and liquorice. The finish is long, dark fruited and mouth filling.