2016 Metala Vineyards Shiraz
This 2016 Shiraz wine is bursting with generous forest fruit flavours and has a creamy, silky finish.
Well supported by balanced, plush vanillin oak tannins it is a perfect food wine. Ready to enjoy now but will age gracefully over the next 10 years..
Pair this full bodied Shiraz with a rich red meat inspired dish.
Gold Medal 2019 China Wines & Spirits Awards, Hong Kong
Silver Medal 2020 London Wine Competition , UK
Bronze Medal 2019 International Wine Competition
Gold Medal 2019 China Wines & Spirits Awards, Hong Kong
Silver Medal 2020 London Wine Competition , UK
Bronze Medal 2019 International Wine Competition
The Brothers in Arms ‘Metala’ Vineyards are the oldest Family-owned Cabernet Sauvignon vines remaining in the world. The Metala homestead was established in 1882 and the old cabernet vineyards were planted in 1891.
Vineyard: Metala Vineyards, Langhorne Creek
Variety: Shiraz 100%
Harvest date: 12 - 23 March 2016
Sourced from: 100% singles estate, 5 individual plantings
Baumé at harvest: 14.8 - 15.0
Alcohol: 14.5%
Titratable acidity: 6.4g/l
pH: 3.58
Oak Maturation:18 months in 1 & 2 year old French Oak barriques
Release Date: 1 May 2020
Closure: Cork
