Sidewood Shiraz chateau-pegau the tannins will nevertheless support

the tannins will nevertheless support at least 10 years further ageing

Grapes are handpicked and crushed bunches were macerated for between 6-24 hours prior to pressing before the wine was fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured on lees prior to bottling

Alluvial soils

The Heathcote vineyard while close to the rich deep Cambrian vein of soil is tempered by harder granitic gravels that has seen the vines produce a more balance canopy to crop ratio

it is dominated by flinty stones and chalk typical of fine Sancerre wines

Sidewood Shiraz chateau-pegau the tannins will nevertheless supportThis elegant and complex Shiraz has lifted aromatics of raspberry, blueberry, dark plum and hints of vanilla spice. The front palate has an abundance of blackberry, dark red fruits and notes of dark chocolate. Spice and white pepper notes are evident on the back palate. Tannins are rich and silky, the length is long and luxurious. An outstanding accompaniment to braised beef cheek or truffle pasta as a vegetarian option.