Pike & Joyce - L'Optimiste Shiraz 2022 750ml
"Coming from a single block we hand-picked just under 1 tonne of exceptional fruit, which was destemmed and fermented as whole berries. Matured in old French barriques to allow the fruit to sing. Named “L’Optimiste” for the optimistic outlook for the variety on our Lenswood estate.
A concentrated and intriguing wine that sits rich and abundant in the mouth, yet displays bright flavours of fresh blackberry, mulberry and raspberry. Classy, fine-grained tannins from whole berry vinification round out the lush back-palate with style.
Aroma: Lifted and robust aromas of ripe plum, wild blackberry, and star anise. Oak plays a subtle, yet effective role in the background. The cool vineyard site shines prominently through this highly perfumed bouquet.
Palate: A concentrated and intriguing wine that sits rich and abundant in the mouth, yet displays bright flavours of fresh blackberry, mulberry and raspberry. Classy, fine-grained tannins from whole berry vinification round out the lush back-palate with style." - Pike & Joyce
Style / Variety: Shiraz
Region: Adelaide Hills, SA
ABV: 13.5%
Vol: 750ml
