2021 “Tristis” Shiraz
$60.00
“Beautifully bright and fragrant..”
Cool Climate Shiraz
This single vineyard, cool climate Shiraz benefits from our vineyards high elevation. This is Moppity’s first Canberra Region Shiraz from the wineries new home on the Barton Highway in Murumbateman and is a great example of the regions ability to make world class, cool climate wines. 1127 and BVRC30 clones propagated from Moppity’s best Shiraz blocks in the Hilltops, used for Escalier and Reserve.
- Vintage: 2021
- Variety: Shiraz
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Region: Canberra Region, Murrumbateman
- Case Size: 12
- Bottle Size: 750ml
- Country: Australia
Awards
Vintage 2021
Technical & Tasting Notes
VITICULTURE
After a cool, long ripening growing season the fruit for Moppity’s first Canberra region Shiraz was handpicked by family and friends, at 13 Baume.
WINE MAKING
Processed into 1.5 tonne open fermenters with 30% whole-bunches, balance whole berries. Matured in 35% new French puncheons for 10 months.
TASTING NOTES
Beautifully bright and fragrant aromas of red and blue berries, ripe cherries, black plums and hints of Asian spice. Medium bodied with a silky mouth feel. Red and blue berries dominate with aromatic floral notes and spice adding complexity. The finish is long with supple well integrated tannins.
Reviews
Vintage 2021