Chalk Hill Shiraz 2018
Chalk Hill Shiraz 2018
About the wine
A rare (and may we add, gold-medal-winning), small-batch Shiraz from the heart of McLaren Vale
- It's rare to find a McLaren Vale Shiraz from 2018's hot, dry harvest knocking about - but those few grapes that saw the end of the region's heatwave, came out full of incredibly concentrated flavours - and a cult following too.
- Lucky for us, Chalk Hill winemaker Jock Harvey salvaged enough of the premium grapes to make a rich wine with layers of dark chocolate, creamy nut and warming spiced pudding-in-a-glass flavours. It's a powerful wine that has caught the attention of Australia's revered wine critic, James Halliday, who gave the luscious red a massive 95 points, a rating he usually reserves for the likes of Penfold's Grange.
- Chalk Hill is a small-batch, sixth-generation family-run winery in the heart of McLaren Vale. When lockdowns swept the globe in early 2020, it affected not only Jock and his team but also the many local families that support the winery. Angel funding means that Jock could continue to work with these families and focus on crafting incredible, boutique wines.
Best before
Drink now to 2028.
Serving advice
Open/decant 1 hour before opening
Food match
Slow cooked beef ragu with fresh pasta, topped with basil and parmesan. Yum!
Contains sulphites
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Australia
McLaren Vale
Syrah | Shiraz
Big Red
14.5% ABV
75cl
Vegan
Vegetarian
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Jock Harvey
- With 25 years of serious winemaking experience, Jock has come a long way since his first as a child experimenting with wild ferments.
- As a proud farmer, his aim is to create wines that reflect his passion and are enjoyed with good food and a group of friends!
- He's great at taking customer feedback, combined with Naked funding and turning it into the kind of wines people love to drink, so keep giving him the feedback he needs to do his job. It's your duty...
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