Mitchelton Estate Shiraz 2020
Type: Red
Country: Australia
Region: Victoria
Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz
Alcohol Percentage: 14%
Rating: 90 James Halliday Points
Climate: Mediterranean climate. The warmth of the region is softened by an abundance of lakes, billabongs and creeks
Color: Deep crimson with ruby hues
Nose: Intense aromas of dark brooding black fruits and lifted pepper spice
Palate: Ripe mulberry, dark blackberry and black plum flavours fill a focussed and precise palate. A blanket of fine and ripe grape tannins support these fruit flavours and are supported by integrated French oak, ensuring the wine will continue to improve with further maturation
About the Winery:
The site’s history stretches back to 1836, when the explorer Major Thomas Mitchell crossed the river here on his 900-kilometre journey from Sydney to Melbourne. The intended riverside town was to have been called Mitchellstown. Ross Shelmerdine engaged the help of Colin Preece to find an ideal site for growing premium grapes in Victoria and he came across a perfect location with a great climate and water access. Ross went on to call his fledgling winery Mitchelton, a derivation of Mitchellstown and the vineyard’s first sod was turned in 1969 when the first vines were planted.
Committed to protecting the environment of our picturesque backyard, the team at Mitchelton is a proud custodian of a sustainable and distinct ecosystem inspired by their ever-present neighbour, the Goulburn River. Bordered by red gums and indigenous flora and fauna – the river plays an intrinsic part in a sensitive natural cycle, which inspires a holistic approach to winemaking.
Specialising in the production of Shiraz, Riesling and Rhone blend wines from grape to glass, Mitchelton is known for bringing out the unique regional characters of their estate-grown varieties. With meticulous attention to detail, Mitchelton wines boast a rare balance and intensity of flavour. Enveloped by the meandering curves of the Goulburn River, thriving with indigenous wildlife and vegetation, the unique environment of our vineyards and climate create estate characteristics found in every bottle. Their Chief Winemaker, Victor Nash and Viticulturist work in harmony with the land to unlock the best from each block through innovation and interaction with the soil – a focused approach that creates wines of distinct personality, intimacy and longevity in our pursuit of wine excellence.
