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DON’T TELL GARY SHIRAZ 2021

Name: DON'T TELL GARY SHIRAZ 2021
SKU: 6870
Price: 18.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

One of our most popular Shiraz… Just don’t tell Gary!

Product Code: 6870
Country: Australia
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Grampians
Style: Red
Variety: Syrah / Shiraz
Producer: Jo Nash

Closure: Screw Cap
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 14.8%
Grape: 100% Shiraz

Original price was: $25.99.Current price is: $18.99.

One of our most popular Shiraz… Just don’t tell Gary!

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Gold Medal & 95/100 – International Wine Challenge 2024
Gold Medal & 95/100 – Melbourne International Wine Competition 2023
Gold Medal & 95/100 – Royal Queensland Wine Show 2023
Top Gold & 95/100 – National Cool Climate Wine Show Australia 2023
Gold Medal – Royal Perth Wine Show 2023

If Gary hasn't cottoned on to this wine yet, then he really needs to look at his awareness of what's going on around him. This is a big seller for us and a wine that just keeps growing in popularity.

The story goes like this… This wine is a labour of love – one the accountants didn't know about. Winemaker Jo Nash discovered an exceptional parcel of Shiraz from the Grampians which she gently crushed, then tucked away in some ridiculously expensive French oak barrels to age for 12 months. Gary McPherson is the GM and also an accountant.

The wine speaks for itself – minimal intervention, purity of fruit, Shiraz at its best.

Winery notes (2021 Vintage)
"Our DtG Shiraz is created by sourcing and harvesting only the very best premium Victorian fruit. As soon as primary fermentation was complete, the wine was racked into 500L French Oak Puncheons (80% New Oak, 20% 1 Year Old), where it was left to go through malolactic fermentation. With minimal intervention, the viticulture/winemaking was more important than ever.

The DTG Shiraz is a beautiful dark garnet colour with black cherry, blueberry and mixed spice on the nose. Hints of pepper and soft oak spice are beautifully integrated with blackberry fruits and medium bodied silky tannins.

This is a special occasion wine. Drink with like-minded wine lovers who enjoy sticking it to the man! Take a moment to admire the gorgeous colour of the wine, then it’s a perfect match to charcuterie and cheese, char grilled steak, or a meat pie. Do what you want to do, just DTG."

Judges' Comments, International Wine Challenge 2024 (2021 Vintage)
"Melange of mulberry fragrant blueberry ripe fruit, smoke, meat spice, white pepper, good balance, juicy finish- good alcohol integrated."

5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, June 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"Richly fruited and instantly appealing, the wine shows black/blueberry, rich floral, toasty oak and warm spice aromas, followed by a generously expressed palate offering ripe fruit intensity with velvety mouthfeel, leading to a lengthy delectable finish. At its best: now to 2033."

4 Stars Cuisine Australian Shiraz Tasting, June 2024 (2021 Vintage)
"A big wine with a deep and rich ruby colour and a nose full of blackberries, liquorice and cassis with a hint of reduction. The palate is well concentrated with dark fruit and a fine texture that gives levity and freshness. Tannins are bold but rounded."

We provide a door to door delivery service nationwide. Delivery charges are calculated on a 12 bottle case or part there of.

Delivery charges are calculated during the checkout process based off your address post code. Please ensure you choose the correct post code. We will advise you if you have chosen the incorrect post code.

You may also choose to 'pick up' your order from our wine shop at 188 Durham Street South, Christchurch.

For further details on prices and delivery options please go to the Delivery & Returns section of our site.

If for any reason you are not entirely happy with your order or you suspect that it may be affected by a quality issue, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will remedy the problem straight away. Contact us on (03) 3655134.

Note, for orders of 1 - 2 bottles we charge an additional $6 for packaging. To ensure the safety of the bottles we use specially designed posting boxes.

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Jo Nash, the talented winemaker at McPherson Wines, is making waves with her exceptional creations, especially the renowned "Don't Tell Gary" Shiraz. This small-batch, hand-crafted wine is a true reflection of Jo’s winemaking philosophy, combining ripe blackberry fruits, violets, plum, and spicy liquorice with earthy Autumnal notes. Typically reserved for cellar doors and high-end restaurants in Australia, this wine has become an exclusive treasure in New Zealand, thanks to a special deal by a local importer.

Jo’s winemaking approach shines through in the three wines that bear her name, each embodying her style, authenticity, and understated elegance. The Pinot Noir offers vibrant flavours of raspberries, strawberries, and black cherry, with a fruit-laden palate and supple tannins. The Cabernet Sauvignon delights with delicate aromas of cherry and mint, rich black fruits, and a touch of elegant oak and chocolate. Her Shiraz is a harmonious blend of brooding fruits and French oak, delivering intense blackberries, plums, and a lingering spicy finish.

Jo’s passion for winemaking began with a curiosity about how the same grape variety can produce such varied wines across different regions and climates. Since becoming the Winemaker at McPherson Wine Co. in 2011, she has continued to craft wines that reflect her dedication to quality and her artistic touch. As McPherson Wines looks to the future, Jo emphasises the importance of maintaining their family feel while never compromising on quality, ensuring that their wines continue to bring joy to people for years to come.