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Don't Tell Gary Shiraz 2022

Don't Tell Gary Shiraz is a striking Victorian Shiraz crafted with passion and precision by acclaimed winemaker Joanne Nash of McPherson Wines. Dark garnet in colour, it offers a rich bouquet of black cherry, blueberry and mixed spice, with subtle hints of pepper and soft oak beautifully integrated with ripe blackberry fruits. Medium-bodied with silky tannins, this is an elegant, expressive and perfectly balanced Australian red wine at an exceptional price. Why You'll Love It This is premium Victorian Shiraz crafted with a minimal intervention approach and a focus on purity of fruit. The wine is matured in 500L French oak puncheons (80% new, 20% one-year-old), creating exceptional structure and complexity. With careful winemaking and premium fruit selection, it delivers the elegance and refinement of top-quality Victorian Shiraz at outstanding value. Meet the Producer McPherson Wines, under the guidance of winemaker Joanne Nash, sources only premium Victorian Shiraz grapes. Known for her minimal intervention approach, Joanne focuses on purity of fruit and careful winemaking to produce wines of exceptional quality and character. Production Grapes are harvested from selected premium parcels and gently crushed. Primary fermentation is followed by maturation in 500L French oak puncheons, with 80% new and 20% one-year-old barrels, allowing the wine to undergo malolactic fermentation and develop structure and complexity. Minimal intervention throughout preserves the wine's natural expression. Tasting Notes Vibrant on the nose with black cherry, blueberry and spice notes. The palate is medium-bodied and silky, showing blackberry fruit, integrated oak and soft, elegant tannins. The finish is long, refined and expressive. Perfect Pairings Pairs beautifully with charcuterie and cheese, chargrilled steak, roasted lamb, hearty meat pie or barbecued meats. An excellent choice for special occasions and fine dining. Grape Variety 100% Shiraz