2010 The Swinging Malaysian Single Vineyard Shiraz
The Story Behind The Name
Purchased in an era of free love, this vineyard has also done its fair share of swinging! First planted to shiraz in the late 70s, it was grafted to riesling, but was returned to its origins in 2001. Vineyard posts, imported from Malaysia, were trialed here but were too weak and had to be replaced.
The Characteristics
The first thing to hit you with this wine is the savoury spiciness of the wine. There is also touches of earth, woody herbs and Dutch licorice mixed with red fruits, and plums.
The palate of this wine is beautifully spicy with sweet red fruits. The red , spicy and savoury fruit works beautifully with the bright tannins. The finish is lively and persistent with ample raspberry lift.
The Vineyard
Altitude: 109m above sea level
Size (area) 2.1 hectares
Soil: half sandstone with clay, half sand stone with limestone
Aspect: Eastern
Sub-Region: Beautiful View
Age of Vines: 42 years