Shingleback D Block Reserve Shiraz 2022 Tasting Note.pdf

n a small niche of the Davey Estate Vineyard the soil, climate & Shiraz combine to create something special - the fruit that is ultimately hand crafted to become D Block Reserve Shiraz. Gentle hand working of the skins in small 5 tonne open fermenters and traditional winemaking practices protect & nurture the unique qualities of the terroir. Very fine grained French (80%) & American (20%) oak hogsheads are used to allow a long, slow maturation of the wine & subtle oak integration. A combination of 1 - 6 year old barrels, crafted by select coopers to our requirements, are used to create nuances & diversity of flavour. When maturation & oak integration are perfect, individual barrels are selected & blended to create the fruit power, complexity & harmonious balance that is Shingleback D Block Reserve Shiraz.

A warm start to the vintage period but a long cool period over most of summer and autumn lead to excellent flavour maturity balance perfectly with sugar ripeness. Enhanced natural acidity allowed for great colour retention and depth, and produced wines which were a joy to craft.

In a small niche of the Davey Estate Vineyard the soil, climate & Shiraz combine to create something special; the fruit that is ultimately hand crafted to become D Block Reserve Shiraz.