Keith Tulloch The Kester Shiraz 2022 vs Pio Cesare Nebbiolo 2020
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| Availability | In stock | Out of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £29.99 | — |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | — |
| Producer | Keith Tulloch | Pio Cesare |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Shiraz | Nebbiolo |
| Region | — | Piedmont |
| Country | — | Italy |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
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,
Pio Cesare Nebbiolo 2020
Pio Cesare Nebbiolo is a beautifully poised and expressive Piedmontese red from one of the Langhe's most respected and historic family estates, crafted from a selection of vineyards in La Morra and Serralunga in the Barolo area and San Rocco Seno d'Elvio in the Barbaresco area. Intense, ripe and fresh with soft, fragrant tannins, this is an outstanding introduction to the world of Nebbiolo from a producer who knows the variety better than almost anyone. Why You'll Love It Pio Cesare is one of Piedmont's most celebrated family estates, with deep roots in both the Barolo and Barbaresco appellations. Drawing fruit from their own vineyards across the Langhe's finest terroirs, this Nebbiolo offers a genuine taste of what makes the variety so compelling, the combination of intensity and freshness, ripe fruit and fine tannins, depth and elegance, at a price that makes it an outstanding everyday expression of the grape. Vineyard & Production Sourced from family-owned vineyards in La Morra and Serralunga in the Barolo area, and San Rocco Seno d'Elvio in the Barbaresco area. Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks after maceration on the skins for around 20 days. The wine is then refined in French and Slavonian oak barrels for approximately 24 months, with a small portion aged in barriques, developing complexity and structure while preserving freshness and aromatic precision. Tasting Notes Intense and ripe on the nose with red cherry, dried rose and subtle earthy notes. The palate is fresh and almost sweet in its fruit expression, with soft, pleasantly fragrant tannins and a long, refined finish. Lovely poise and balance throughout. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for roasted meats, braised beef, lamb and aged hard cheeses. Also excellent with truffle dishes, wild mushroom risotto and hearty Piedmontese classics. Grape Variety Nebbiolo 100%
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