Turkey Flat Shiraz 2006

Turkey Flat Shiraz 2006The Turkey Flat vineyard was first planted in 1847. There are still 1. 1 hectares of the original Shiraz vines left, and at over 170 years old, they are some of the oldest in Australia and a piece of Barossa history. The Schulz family took over the property in the 1860s and established the butchery. In 1987, the vineyard was saved from the Barossas infamous vine pull scheme when the family decided to get serious about the vineyard and start producing

stemmy and savoury

ripe and summery

There's a subtle earthy leather character especially on the palate with lots of dark chocolate and dried herbs that are part of the Eden Valley DNA

fine grainy/al dente tannins and underlying roasted nut and vanilla notes

layers of flavour and texture

"My featured wine this week

They began personalising their labels with more than just the commune

penetrating through layers of minerals and acid

Drink 2020-2050

its palate bursts with dark berry fruits

with more structure

and persistent