Vintage:                       2021

Grape Variety:           Shiraz

Region:                        Barossa Valley

Sub Region:               Greenock; Stonewell

Fermentation:           Open top stainless steel fermenters

Yeast type:                  No cultured yeast added

Time on skins:           10 – 14 days

Winemaking:               Shiraz for The Eleventh Hour is sourced from vineyards located on the Barossa’s Western Ridge, including the Greenock and Stonewell sub regions of the Barossa. The red clay belt running North to Greenock creates an ideal environment to grow shiraz. The compact soils provide fruit that is juicy, spicy and concentrated. Stonewell’s hard red-brown soils add another layer of complexity to the wine, with a darker fruit profile. Destemming without crushing, we ferment each parcel in separate batches in open fermenters before basket pressing. Aged in seasoned oak barriques, the wine was moved to tank in individual components for several months before blending and bottling without fining or filtration.

Pressing:                      Basket Press

Maturation:                 Seasoned French Oak barriques for 15 months

Bottling Date:            December 2023

Reviews:             95 Points Sam Kim of Wine Orbit | 93 Points The Rea Review | 95 Points Halliday Wine Companion