97 Points
96 Points
96 Points

Koomilya GT Block Shiraz 2021

SKU: KOSH202112 UCAU

$129.99

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A single block Shiraz from 33-year-old vines grafted on Gewurztraminer planted in 1974 by Jill and Don Cant, the previous owners.

"A true exploration of a great terroir." 97 points. Ned Goodwin MW

"something quite individual, and also quite special." 96 points. Marcus Ellis, Wine Companion

Critic Scores

97 // Ned Goodwin MW

"This wine is typical of Koomilya in terms of its iodine, anise and blueberry notes, but without the dramatic mid- palate sweetness of other wines from this site. And yet in this instance, the tannins feel even firmer, with a salt, kelp and licorice frame. This will age very well. A true exploration of a great terroir. 97 points. Ned Goodwin MW, JamesSuckling.com March 2024"

96 // Gary Walsh

"A single block Shiraz from 33-year-old vines grafted on Gewurztraminer planted in 1974. This is a distinctive wine, and yes, we often say it, but it seems the Shiraz carries the memory of the Gewurtz of its roots. Purple fruit, rose oil and musky perfume, some exotic spice, Turkish apricot and some dried fruit character, but also juicy raspberry too. It medium to full-bodied, dark and juicy, has immaculate fine-grained tannin, surprisingly cool clean acidity, and a distinctly stony and ‘mineral’ feel, with a supple dark red fruit finish of superb length, offering a flourish of perfume and spice to close. Superb wine."

96 // James Halliday's Wine Companion

"Native ferment with 20% whole bunches and 16 days on skins; maturation in a 2800L oak vat. Although the most lifted and fragrant of the Koomilya shiraz triad, this has the same drive and effortless power, and at relatively modest alcohol. Musky, dusky florals, panforte spicing, dried orange peel, blackberry pastille, salumi, coal dust, iron, black coffee and fresh cherry pulp. This is the least upholstered of the block trio, which is neither here nor there, but there is a certain drive and relative lightness that distinguishes it as something quite individual, and also quite special. 96 points. Marcus Ellis, Wine Companion Aug 2024"

Product Details

Red

2021

Shiraz

S.C. Pannell

McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

5-10 Years

Stelvin

14.0%

750ml (Bottle)

In Stock

Organic

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Description

A single block Shiraz from 33-year-old vines grafted on Gewurztraminer planted in 1974 by Jill and Don Cant, the previous owners. Grown on ancient, dark grey slaty siltstone laminated with ironstone facing South at an altitude of 116m. The last block to be restored to health, GT stands for grafted or Gewurztraminer, take your pick.

Hand harvested on the 27th of February, immediately crushed with 20% left as whole bunches. Gently pressed after spontaneous fermentation and 16 days on skins. Settled in tank for 16 days, racked off yeast lees and sent to a 2800L three year old French oak vat and one two year old extra-large French oak puncheon for malolactic fermentation. Racked once after malo and bottled, unfined on the 28th of October 2022.
Flavour Profile: Energetic aromas all vibing in unison: red cherry, raspberry and cream, crushed spice,
iodine sits back, bourbon barrels and faint woodsmoke, cassia bark, cedar and clove, rounded out by the sweet aroma of a rainy weekend afternoon.
Structure & Texture: Dark perfume appears on the palate and builds in tension and charm. Supple flavours start high and slowly descend before tumbling down a silky finish. Pomegranate molasses stir the tannins into a dervish of sweet red flavour, and remind us all to dance with someone we love. Full of life and vigour. - Stephen Pannell
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper

Palate:

Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Tobacco

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

A single block Shiraz from 33-year-old vines grafted on Gewurztraminer planted in 1974 by Jill and Don Cant, the previous owners. Grown on ancient, dark grey slaty siltstone laminated with ironstone facing South at an altitude of 116m. The last block to be restored to health, GT stands for grafted or Gewurztraminer, take your pick.

Hand harvested on the 27th of February, immediately crushed with 20% left as whole bunches. Gently pressed after spontaneous fermentation and 16 days on skins. Settled in tank for 16 days, racked off yeast lees and sent to a 2800L three year old French oak vat and one two year old extra-large French oak puncheon for malolactic fermentation. Racked once after malo and bottled, unfined on the 28th of October 2022.

Flavour Profile: Energetic aromas all vibing in unison: red cherry, raspberry and cream, crushed spice,
iodine sits back, bourbon barrels and faint woodsmoke, cassia bark, cedar and clove, rounded out by the sweet aroma of a rainy weekend afternoon.

Structure & Texture: Dark perfume appears on the palate and builds in tension and charm. Supple flavours start high and slowly descend before tumbling down a silky finish. Pomegranate molasses stir the tannins into a dervish of sweet red flavour, and remind us all to dance with someone we love. Full of life and vigour. - Stephen Pannell

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper

Palate:

Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Tobacco

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

S.C. Pannell

Esteemed by his contemporaries in Australia, Steve Pannell has been named as one of the 50 most influential contributors to the wine world by Decanter Magazine and has twice won Australia's coveted Jimmy Watson trophy - most recently in 2014 for his 2013 Adelaide Hills Syrah. Having produced vintages at Wirra Wirra and Hardy's Tintara before working overseas in Burgundy's Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Bordeaux's Chateau Mouton Rothschild and G.D. Vajra in Barolo.

Pannell's ethos is simple: "I try to create wines that suit our climate and way of life - wines to drink with the food we grow, make and eat in Australia."

The portfolio is based on parcels of old-vine, dry-grown Shiraz and Grenache from McLaren Vale and continued to expand to include Nebbiolo, Tempranillo and Touriga Nacional in addition to aromatic whites from the Adelaide Hills. Pannell's preferred winemaking techniques include open fermentation using natural yeasts. By maturing his wines in large format oak, Pannell retains each variety's integrity, showcasing its quintessential characteristics.

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