Was 2015 a good year for Shiraz?

Was 2015 a good year for Shiraz?

Due to low yields of Barossa Shiraz over the past two years, the variety was in high demand in 2015. Robins said the Shiraz yield has been strong, with the exception of those vineyards hit by the October frosts, largely in Ebenezer. “Winemakers are telling us the quality of the 2015 Barossa vintage is outstanding.”

Was 2015 a good year for Australian wine?

Overall, Australia enjoyed a very good 2015 vintage, although it was markedly smaller than usual. The growing season began with a warmer than usual spring, although Margaret River did see some heavy rains, which cut yields.

What is Black Stump wine?

South Eastern Australia 4.5 / 5 (6980 reviews) Every vintage, winemaker Alan Kennett pulls out all the stops to create another sublime ‘Stump’. He combines Australia’s two powerhouse grapes – Shiraz and Durif – to make a super-charged black red, packed with ripe velvety fruit layered with spice.

Was 2017 a good year for Australian Shiraz?

The 2017 Australian vintage was generally very good. The growing season was marginally cooler and wetter than usual, especially for regions like the Barossa Valley and Adelaide. Both the Barossa and Clare valleys produced some great Shiraz and Riesling while Adelaide Hills produced some excellent Chardonnay.

Was 2015 a good year for red wines?

The 2015 vintage was an excellent year for wine and buyers are spoilt for choice. Europe had an intensely hot summer and many regions were affected by drought, but luck seemed to be mostly on the growers’ side as the majority pulled through, delivering often stunning wines.

Was 2016 a good year for McLaren Vale Shiraz?

When you read vintage summaries such as, ‘2016 may well go down as one of the great McLaren Vale vintages in recent memory. Vines were well-balanced, crop levels were good, colour and flavour fantastic. Shiraz the pick’, you cannot help but wonder whether there is an edge of embellishment.

Where is the original black stump?

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The original Black Stump was burnt out and replaced by a piece of petrified wood as a project to commemorate the bicentenary of Australia in 1988. The Black Stump was used to place theodolites on it and survey the area….Location.

Where does Black Stump wine come from?

Black Stump is a blend of Shiraz from the cooler Clare Valley, which retains nice fresh acidity, with the rich warmth and spiciness of the warmer McLaren Vale to the south of Adelaide.

Was 2018 a good year for McLaren Vale Shiraz?

The 2018 vintage in McLaren Vale is being touted as producing wine of excellent quality. While total tonnages were down for the season, compared to a wet and fertile 2017, the wine quality was set up by the wet growing season in 2016/2017 which led to healthy lush vines through the early part of this season.

Was 2015 a good vintage year?

The 2015 vintage was an excellent year for wine and buyers are spoilt for choice. Overall, 2015 was a blinder of a vintage, especially for the classics. There are plenty of options for both drinking now or for cellaring later, so take your pick.

Was 2015 a good Bordeaux year?

Bordeaux, France’s preeminent wine region, is on a serious winning streak. The 2015 vintage is the second excellent year in a row following the quietly successful 2014—and it’s positioned just ahead of the potentially classic 2016 and promising 2017.

Is 2018 a good year for Shiraz?

The yields are average, with a good balance between berry size and quantit. The best varieties are chardonnay and shiraz, the overall quality very good thanks to very low disease pressure.