Keith Tulloch The Kester Shiraz 2022 vs Neck Of The Woods Pinot Noir 2022
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £29.99 | £29.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Keith Tulloch | Neck Of The Woods |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Shiraz | Pinot Noir |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Keith Tulloch The Kester Shiraz 2022
Keith Tulloch The Kester Shiraz is a profound, deeply structured red wine crafted as a heartfelt homage to the winemaker's ancestors. Sourced entirely from centenarian vines planted in the historic soils of the Hunter Valley, this exceptional Shiraz captures the perfect intersection of power and cool-climate elegance. It represents a monumental, highly collectible bottling from one of Australia’s premier family-owned estates, celebrating both heritage and masterful craftsmanship. Why You'll Love It This is Hunter Valley Shiraz at its absolute zenith, displaying an extraordinary depth of flavour that only centenarian, dry-farmed vines can deliver. Masterfully combining modern precision with historic winemaking techniques, Keith Tulloch has created a red with incredible cellar potential that remains wonderfully approachably and luxurious. The inclusion of a tiny touch of Viognier and traditional hand-plunging produces an incredibly polished, complex palate that stands as a benchmark for premium Australian wine. Vineyard & Production The grapes are hand-harvested from low-yielding, dry-farmed vineyards boasting vines over a century old. Drawing inspiration from his time in the Rhône Valley, specifically working with the legendary Hermitage vineyards of Jaboulet, Keith co-ferments the Shiraz with a trace of Viognier in open vats for four weeks. Regular hand-plunging is employed to gently extract structural tannins and aromatic complexity. The wine is then matured for 20 months in fine French oak barriques, providing a velvety, integrated support that enhances the wine's incredible length. Tasting Notes Pouring a deep, dense ruby, this Shiraz opens with a heady, complex bouquet of jaffa orange and fresh orange blossom, layered over rich concentrated blackcurrant, anise, and wild blackberry. As the wine breathes, subtle hints of juniper and crushed wild herbs begin to emerge. The palate is muscular and beautifully structured, dominated by intense flavours of black cherry,
Neck Of The Woods Pinot Noir 2022
Neck of the Woods Pinot Noir is an elegant expression from Bendigo, Central Otago, crafted to showcase the purity and finesse of this classic sub-region. The wine exudes a refined, understated charm, with persistent bright red fruit and a supple, graceful structure that reflects the unique terroir of Bendigo. Vineyards and Terroir The fruit is sourced from two distinct Bendigo sites. The lower site on the flat river terrace sits at 230m, planted on young loessial/alluvial soils formed near the Clutha River, mapped as Molyneux shallow sandy loam. The upper site on the sloped Chinaman’s Terrace rises from 320–380m and features glacial terrace soils with fine clay, schist, rock, and a deep layer of windblown loess. These contrasting vineyard sites provide a harmonious balance of richness, structure, and elegance. Viticulture The fruit is hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, with the lower (warmer) site picked first and the two clones co-fermented with 20% whole clusters. The upper, terraced site was harvested about a week later, fermented in two vessels with 15–25% whole clusters. Across all fermentations, the grapes spent an average of 25 days on skins, including approximately seven days of active fermentation. Winemaking After gentle pressing at 2 bar without press cuts, the wine was settled overnight and transferred to fine-grain French oak barrels for full malolactic fermentation and maturation. Around 28% new oak from Francois Frères, Mercurey, D&J, and Ana Selection coopers was used, with 11 months in barrel before blending and bottling. Tasting Notes On the nose, aromas of plum, dark cherry, red liquorice, and rosemary unfold beautifully, leading to a palate of raspberry, cassis, and bright red fruits. Fine tannins and enduring freshness lend an athletic yet supple structure, reflecting Bendigo’s classic elegance. The wine’s restrained richness and graceful complexity make it a truly “class in a glass.” Technical Information pH: 3.66 | Total Acidity: 5.4 g/L | Wh
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