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The Larrikin
Shiraz Cabernet 2021
60% Shiraz | 40% Cabernet
It needs a bit of a larrikin to take two traditionally very separate varieties and just slap them together, but that’s just what pioneering Australian winemakers did – and the combo works exceptionally well. An Australian classic.
Vegan friendly
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Winemaker's Notes
It’s well known that McLaren Vale makes great Shiraz, but less well known is that Vale Cabernet can also excel. With good harvesting decisions you can create a blend with lift and elegance but also with a rich full palate. Something I believe we have achieved with our Larrikin.
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Bouquet & Palate
Begins with a frisson of fine French oak and smoky sandalwood before plunging into a full fruit basket; plums, mulberries, blackberries, and blackcurrants. The palate pulses with fruit filled verve. Rosehip, and cocoa notes. Leather, bay, and thyme.
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Food Match
Slow roast leg of lamb or rosemary garlic hasselback potatoes, but probably both just to be sure.
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Technical Details
- Type: Red
- Varietal: Blend
- Region: South Australia
- Appellation: McLaren Vale
- Vintage: 2021
- Bottling Date: 23/11/2022
- Maturation: 100% Oak
- Time on Skins: 10-12 Days
- Time in oak: 18 months
- Cellaring Recommendation: Now through 5 years
- Alcohol: 14.8
- pH: 3.54
- TA: 6.9
- RS: <2g/L