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Buy OnlineThe Monterra M Block Shiraz was a new addition to our Aussie Shiraz selection last year, and it has slowly but surely picked up a loyal following over the winter months. For those of you yet to discover this tasty number, the importer has offered a nice price reduction to get you acquainted. Exceptional buying here!
From the south-east of the Fleurieu Pennisula of South Australia near Currency Creek with the winemaker being the highly esteemed Mike Farmilo; formerly Group Red winemaker for Penfolds/Southcorp, responsible for all Penfolds red wines including Grange and St Henri, Lindeman’s wines, Seppelt, Seaview, Wynns and Leo Buring. In more recent years his focus has been on the McLaren Vale. In short, he knows his stuff and the wine style reminds us of the Seaview Shiraz of years gone by.
The wine is dark – to the sight and taste, with dark fruits, meaty, briny and graphite notes. This is an Old School style of Shiraz, warming the palate and the heart. Excellent value that should find many fans.
Winery notes (2021 Vintage)
"Our maritime vineyard produces this fruit forward medium bodied wine with elegant strength and firm tannins suitable for short term ageing. This fruit was sourced from Vasarelli’s Currency Creek Vineyard. They insist on perfectly ripe, healthy grapes, low yields and harvesting at precisely the right time. Harvested in the cool of the early morning to preserve fruit structure. Extended time on skins pre and post ferment to allow gentle extraction. Matured for 18 months in 10% New and 90% seasoned French Oak Hogsheads to allow softening of tannins and acid and assist fruit / oak integration.
Deep purple in colour, this Shiraz is abound with flavours of black fruits and peppery spice. Finishing with supple tannins and just a hint of oak spice. This 2021 M-Block Shiraz can be enjoyed now, or will benefit with short term cellaring of 3 -5 years, If you can wait!"
5 Stars & 94/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, October 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"Splendidly ripe and instantly appealing, the wine shows black/blueberry, violet, toasted spice and cedar characters. The palate is equally satisfying, delivering excellent concentration and plush mouthfeel, wonderfully framed by velvety texture and polished tannins. Gorgeously flavoursome and highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2033."
