2018 Crafted Shiraz
$35.00
Juicy, generous and seamless
A delicious, juicy Vegan friendly Shiraz!
This hand crafted Shiraz is a single block, single vineyard expression of Moppity. In 2017, block 9 had power and depth balanced by a plushness of fruit that came from it’s rocky, thirsty soil which restricts yields, concentrates flavour and builds character.
“.. an inviting array of blue and black fruits… soft and succulent. ..”
- Vintage: 2018
- Variety: Shiraz
- Alcohol: 14%
- Region: Hilltops
- Bottle Size: 750ml
- Case Size: 12
- Country: Australia
Awards
Vintage 2018
- 94pts – Wine Orbit
Vintage 2017
- 92pts – Wine Orbit
- 91pts – Wine Matrix
- 91pts – Vinsomniac
- 91pts – Wine Showcase Magazine
Technical & Tasting Notes
VITICULTURE
100% Shiraz, hand selected fruit from the 2.73ha block #9.
WINE MAKING
The fruit was cold soaked for 5 days before being
inoculated in open fermenters. The wine was
fermented gradually over 12 days then matured in
French Puncheons and Hogsheads (25% new) for 12
months.
TASTING NOTES
Medium bodied, juicy and generous with flavours of blueberries, raspberries, mixed spice and cedar. A fine balance of power and restraint.
Reviews
Vintage 2018
“This splendid shiraz shows Black Doris plum, mixed berry compote, violet, anise and cedary oak characters on the nose. The palate is equally gorgeous with excellent weight and succulent fruit intensity, backed by silky tannins, finishing persistent and velvety. At its best: now to 2026.” Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Vintage 2017
“..an inviting array of blue and black fruits… Woodland and spice notes add seasoning to the core of fruit, soft and succulent. Tannin is fine, savoury twists extend a generous length.” Stuart Robinson, Vinsomniac
“.. intense with spice, dark fruits, integrated cedary oak and floral tones. A complex palate with layers of black fruits, raspberries, tight integrated tannins subtle oak and well-balanced acid.” Stephen Read, Wine Matrix
“.. youthful charm and vibrancy with polished tannins, making it immediately appealing. At its best: now to 2024” Sam Kim, Wine Orbit