Allow your senses to be enveloped by the enchanting aromas of black currant, rich dark cherry and a touch of chocolate.
Behind the Name
Each member of our little family has a block and drop named after them, infusing their character and style into our small-batch wines. Our N Block Shiraz exemplifies the boldness, resilience and determination that our cherished son brings to our family.
The Vintage
The region had good winter rains, filling the soil profile, which meant the vines were well prepared for the spring. Spring was wet and cold, which delayed budburst, meaning slower shoot growth. Spring rainfall was higher than average, meaning there was higher disease pressure, but it also meant irrigation was kept to a minimum, if any. Summer was respectfully mild, resulting in a later harvest. This combination was perfect for slow ripening, allowing flavour development while limiting sugar accumulation. The wines were much more balanced, leaving us with elegant wines.
Winemaker Tasting Notes
Bouquet: The aroma is very lifted. It contains sarsaparilla, black pepper, blackberry, hints of earth, iodine, and liquorice.
Palate: fresh, fruit driven, delicate pepper and mint, great length. Dark and rich.
Cellaring Potential: Cellar up to 15 years.
Technical Notes
- Winemaker: Fabiano Minchella
- Harvested: 2 April 2023
- Varieties: Shiraz 100%
- Oak Treatment: 10 months in matured American oak
- Region: McLaren Vale 100%
- Analysis: 14.4% , pH: 3.64 , TA: 7 g/L, GF: 0.21 g/L (Numbers may have slightly changed by time of bottle)
- Standard Drinks: 8.3
- Bottled: 21 February 2024
