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Shingleback The Gate Shiraz, McLaren Vale

Select parcels of Shiraz from across the Shingleback Vineyard are hand-crafted in small, open fermenters to maximize the potential of each. Maturation for 15 months in 45% new and 55% second use, fine grained American and French oak hogsheads softens, enhances and integrates the fruit and structural components of the wine. Individual barrel selection is carried out to create the final blend, which is minimally filtered prior to bottling. Intense aromas of ripe summer strawberry, blackberry and dark cherry, with nuances of milk chocolate and notes of rose, the mid-palate is defined by a fine tannin structure and acidity .

Product code: 25654

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Shingleback The Gate Shiraz, McLaren Vale

Details

Type: Red
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia
Vintage: 2015/2016
Producer: Shingleback
Primary grape: Shiraz/Syrah
Bottle size: 75cl
List price: £19.09
Code: 25654
Awards:
- GOLD (2015) INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2018
- BRONZE (2016) INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION 2018
- SILVER (2015) DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2018
- GOLD (2012) SOMMELIER WINE AWARDS 2018
- SILVER (2017) INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2019

The Product and Allergen information provided has been supplied by the Producer/Manufacturer of the products. Matthew Clark gives no warranty or reliance as to the accuracy of the information and anyone relying upon and/or using the information should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of such information.

Expression

Oaked, intense, concentrated reds

Full-flavoured and mature cheeses e.g. Cheddar, Cheshire, Edam, Gouda. Manchego, parmesan, Pont l’Évêque
Bay leaf, black pepper, chives, mint, nutmeg, rosemary, thyme
Grilled, roasted, seared, braised game: boar, duck, grouse, pheasant, venison. Beef, lamb
Full-flavoured cream- or cheese-based sauces e.g. parmesan. Intense wild mushroom, casserole or jus sauces
Some good combinations are possible with spicy foods but careful experimentation is required
Usually vegetables will be supporting a full-flavoured meat or dominating sauce. Hearty lentil dishes. Rich, wild mushroom dishes

About the Wine

This red wine is made by Shingleback in South Australia. Spicy, rich, fruit-driven partner for bold beef and chicken dishes with hot, tangy or fruity dark sauces. Formed from primarily Shiraz/Syrah grapes, this wine is vegetarian and vegan friendly. This wine is exclusive to Matthew Clark. Supplied by Shingleback.

Shiraz/Syrah

Shee-rahz / See-rah

The same grape variety, often referred to as Syrah, Old World and Shiraz, New World. It produces deep concentrated wines, full in body, alcohol and tannin. Deep almost opaque purple colour, loads of black fruit and pepper flavours and aromas. When it develops, or is of high quality it often shows notes of leather, spice, smoke and mint.

Flavours:

Black Plum
Blueberry
Green Peppercorn
Milk Chocolate
Tobacco

The Country

Australia

Australia is at the start of an exciting wine journey. Having been a successful wine growing country with their classic punchy style, we are now seeing more experimentation and diversity, and it's for the better.

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