Sam Plunkett Prospector Shiraz 2013
About the wine
Seriously classy Aussie Shiraz from Sam
- Heathcote produces some of the most scrumptious Shiraz in the world... so when your golden boy Sam tipped us off about some top-notch grapes, we didn’t think twice about giving him the extra funding him to snap 'em up.
- One sip and WOW – you can taste the difference. Imagine a super-posh, peppery northern Rhone Syrah with a splash of Aussie sunshine for extra juiciness and flavour.
- Our trusty Archangels got a snifter a few weeks ago – and judging by their 96% rating, it won't be long before they're back for more...
Best before
Drink now to 2017
Serving advice
Serve at 16-18°C. Open/Decant 30 minutes before serving
Food match
Roast lamb!
Contains sulphites
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Sam Plunkett
- Legend is a word we sometimes overuse, but in Sam's case, it's true. Over in Oz he’s regarded as one of their greatest living winemakers. Getting on for a thousand medals and trophies to his name, including the daddy of them all – the Best Shiraz in Australia Trophy at the 2010 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge.
- Yet if you met him, you’d probably mistake him for the gardener. He’s one of the most down-to-earth, approachable blokes you’ll ever meet. He wears a beat-up old hat and drives a beat-up old pick up, and when he’s not in the vineyard, you’re likely to find him up a ladder with a wrench in his hand.
- From being in a pretty sticky situation back in 2011 when he was unexpectedly bought-out by his business partner, Sam has just achieved his lifetime dream; he’s converted an old textile factory into his very own gleaming high-tech winery and it’s all thanks to Angel funding!
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