The Black Craft Shiraz

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As the name implies, black is the key ? anything char-grilled would be superb here, so think griddle pans and BBQs.

A compelling, dark and rich chocolatey beast. A blend unique to Boutinot, this is a classic Barossa Shiraz with intense savory flavors of thick blackberry compote, black pepper and typical iron-rich beefy flavors. Not a hint of jam here, no sweetness at all. This is a serious Shiraz for grown-ups with balanced acidity, fine velvety tannins and tremendous length.

This Shiraz is sourced from the finest available vineyard sites across the premium Northern Barossa Valley including for the most part Greenock, Western Ridge and Ebenezer. Aged for 11 months in a variety of oaks, all American and French, and around 35% new. All oaks were AP John, Barossa coopered. As usual with Smalltown Vineyards, it was fermented in open fermenters. They don't set the blades too close together during crushing, so they gain a fair bit of whole berry in the ferment which gives the wine generous fruit and soft tannins.