98 Points
98 Points
95 Points

Powell & Son 'Kraehe' Shiraz 2016

SKU: PSSH201614 UCAU

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98 Points from both Joe Czerwinski and Jeb Dunnuck

Powell & Son is renowned for its commitment to producing high-quality wines and each bottle is meticulously crafted with utmost attention to detail, ensuring a wine that truly stands out.

This wine strikes a perfect balance between power and elegance with luscious dark fruit notes, such as blackberry and plum, intertwined with hints of spice and a touch of black pepper. The complexity of flavours adds depth and sophistication to every sip.

Critic Scores

98 // Joe Czerwinski

"The 2016 Kraehe Shiraz comes from 110-year-old vines in Marananga. Like the Steinert Shiraz, it's aged in new barriques from Dominique Laurent, which give the wine attractive hints of pencil shavings and dried spices. On the palate, it's all blackberries and spice, full-bodied, plush and silky, with a never-ending finish and an extraordinary sense of grace and elegance."

98 // Jeb Dunnuck

"Another single vineyard masterpiece is the 2016 Shiraz Kraehe which comes from Maranaga region of the Barossa which is a slightly drier region, and this particular vineyard consists of red, iron-laced soils and vines upwards of 100 years in age. It has a more flamboyant, sexy style compared to the Steinert release and boasts a huge bouquet of black currants, raspberries, Asian spices, beef blood, and subtle graphite and classy oak. It’s deep, layered, and seamless on the palate, with full-bodied richness, plenty of underlying structure, awesome purity, and a singular character. This is another magical wine from this team of David Powell and his son Callum. It’s going to evolve for 20+ years as well."

95 // Mike Bennie

"There’s a no compromise feel to the Powell & Son project. Old vines. Vineyards farmed by hand by a quartet that includes Dave and Callum Powell and two other trusted farmer types. All fruit is now organically farmed (though not certified). The wines are of course full throttle, expressive and lavish. This Kraehe vineyard has several ‘plots’ on it, but this wine is made up of the oldest material of 100-year-old vines. There are 175 dozen produced. Moody, brooding fog of dark berried fruit, briar, pipe tobacco, black olives and subtle mahogany oak. Impossibly smooth, dense, slick and long in flavour. A supple, silken flow of concentrated dark fruit flavours and molten spice, with faint, form-fitting tannins soft but finely tightening and lengthening the wine. Very luxurious feel here."

Product Details

Red

2016

Shiraz

Powell and Son

Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia

15 Plus Years

Cork

14.5%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description
Powell & Son 'Kraehe' Shiraz 2016 is an exceptional wine that offers an unforgettable experience for wine enthusiasts. Powell & Son is renowned for its commitment to producing high-quality wines. Each bottle is meticulously crafted with utmost attention to detail, ensuring a wine that truly stands out.

The 2016 vintage of Powell & Son 'Kraehe' Shiraz exudes a rich and intense flavor profile. You can expect luscious dark fruit notes, such as blackberry and plum, intertwined with hints of spice and a touch of black pepper. The complexity of flavors adds depth and sophistication to every sip.

The 2016 vintage has excellent aging potential, allowing you to enjoy its evolving complexity over time. This wine has been crafted to age gracefully, revealing new dimensions and nuances as it matures. If you enjoy cellaring wines or appreciate the transformation of flavors, the 'Kraehe' Shiraz 2016 will be a rewarding choice.

Powell & Son has gained a stellar reputation within the wine industry, and their 'Kraehe' Shiraz consistently receives critical acclaim. The wine has been recognized by experts and wine enthusiasts alike for its exceptional quality, making it a highly sought-after and prestigious addition to any wine collection.
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

Powell & Son 'Kraehe' Shiraz 2016 is an exceptional wine that offers an unforgettable experience for wine enthusiasts. Powell & Son is renowned for its commitment to producing high-quality wines. Each bottle is meticulously crafted with utmost attention to detail, ensuring a wine that truly stands out.

The 2016 vintage of Powell & Son 'Kraehe' Shiraz exudes a rich and intense flavor profile. You can expect luscious dark fruit notes, such as blackberry and plum, intertwined with hints of spice and a touch of black pepper. The complexity of flavors adds depth and sophistication to every sip.

The 2016 vintage has excellent aging potential, allowing you to enjoy its evolving complexity over time. This wine has been crafted to age gracefully, revealing new dimensions and nuances as it matures. If you enjoy cellaring wines or appreciate the transformation of flavors, the 'Kraehe' Shiraz 2016 will be a rewarding choice.

Powell & Son has gained a stellar reputation within the wine industry, and their 'Kraehe' Shiraz consistently receives critical acclaim. The wine has been recognized by experts and wine enthusiasts alike for its exceptional quality, making it a highly sought-after and prestigious addition to any wine collection.

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

Powell and Son

Powell & Son wines are made from some of the oldest and most sacred vineyards in the world. Sourced from various sites throughout the Barossa and Eden Valleys, Callum and Dave Powell employ traditional, minimalist winemaking techniques to produce a wine that speaks of the place that it was grown. Their inspiration for winemaking having its roots in France’s Rhone Valley, Powell & Son red wines are made from the classic Rhone varietals: Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro and its whites: Roussanne, Marsanne and Riesling. The Powell philosophy is that a great wine is made in the vineyard and so Callum and Dave work the vineyards they use on their own in the Winter season, then in the Summer pick the fruit and vinify using old concrete ferment vats and basket pressing – producing unique and expressive wines from their most prized vineyards throughout the Barossa.

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