Koomilya - DC Block Shiraz 2019 750ml
"A single block Shiraz from 47-year-old vines grown on ancient, dark-grey, slaty siltstone laminated with ironstone facing South East at an altitude of 108m. The DC Block is named for Don Cant, the previous owner, and was the first single block wine released from the vineyard. Hand harvested on the 28th of February, crushed to an open top fermenter, gently pressed after spontaneous fermentation and just 12 days on skins. Settled in tank for 10 days before being sent to French oak puncheons, 20% new - mostly third use, for malolactic fermentation and maturation. Racked once and sent to 2300L vat for the final three months of maturation. Bottled, unfined on the 28th of July, 3080 bottles produced.
Flavour: Explosive dark fruits, the most immediately expressive of the three wines: Summer strawberry, mulberry, pomegranate, fennel fronds, freshly polished boots, passata, dusty roads and sunlight under a blue gum. Instantly transports you to the place it was grown.
Structure & Texture: The commander of the group with an immediate punch of fruit followed by pronounced tannins offering a substantial mouthfeel leaving no corner untouched. The spice sets it apart: nutmeg, cinnamon, clove and roasted coffee. You know when DC is in the room." - Pannell
Style/ Variety: Shiraz
Region: McLaren Vale, SA
ABV: 14%
Vol: 750ml
