[SOLD-OUT] Greenock Creek Durif 2020

 

"Bright deep ruby and as you would expect from Barossa Valley Durif and Greenock Creek, it is a big style but not too big. Lashings of plum compote, plum jam and classic Durif new leather with savoury caramel oak aromas adding impact. A dry and full-bodied palate follows with fleshy raisin and blackberry fruits underscored by powdery tannins although the finish is generally soft and supple with pleasing length." - Angus Hughson, Wine Pilot

 

"From the Westlake Vineyards at Moppa on the northern tip of the Barossa Valley's western edge. The undulating landscape rich with ancient stone and red/ brown loams mirrors that of our other vineyard estates at Marananga and Seppeltsfield. Producing low yields of intensely flavoured small-berried grapes, these three estates form the foundation of our winemaking masterplan. Durif is a hybrid grape variety created by French botanist Dr Francoise Durif in the 1890s. He cross-pollinated Shiraz with Peloursin to create a small-berried, thick-skinned black grape. Californian winemakers often refer to Durif as 'Petite Syrah' - small Shiraz. Durif wines are typically black in colour, rich in flavour with firm tannin. Cellaring potential can potentially be measured in lifetimes! From a single vineyard block that follows a contoured ridgeline above Blocks 3 and 4 and below our High Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon block. The exposed vines planted in soils lighter in clay content and richer in ironstone produce low yields of flavour packed berries.  This is a brooding, meaty and tannic wine built for cellaring. Black bitter cherries, dark melted chocolate and tobacco notes are tightly held by grippy tannins. The naturally high acidity gives a freshness to the wine and appears as blueberries on the back palate." - Greenock Creek

 

 

  Vegan-friendly  

Country:

Australia

Region:

SA- Barossa Valley

Variety:

Wine Red - Durif

Size:

750mL