2022 Saxonvale Shiraz Mourvèdre

2022 Saxonvale Shiraz Mourvedre

These two varieties are planted as a Field Blend on the Saxonvale Vineyard. The entire Hunter has Shiraz vines, but we are not sure who had the foresight to plant the Mourvèdre back in the late 1960’s.

About

PROFILE

Aromas of mulberry and black currants, followed by a palate of cocoa and rich forest fruits. Fine tannins and subtle oak frame the fruit providing a fuller style of Hunter Valley Shiraz with lifted aromatics from the Mourvèdre.

VINEYARD

Saxonvale Vineyard, planted in the 1960's
Broke, Fordwich

WINEMAKING

The grapes were picked and co-fermented under cool conditions using cultured aromatic yeast. The wine was then placed in new and old French oak barriques where it matured for 12 months prior to bottling. The intense tannins of the Mourvèdre help lift the spicy notes of the Shiraz.

VINTAGE

Despite a cool, wet spring and early summer, 2023 yielded a fantastic harvest. The wetness nurtured strong canopies but demanded vigilance against disease. Drying weather with mild temperatures followed, allowing whites to ripen with perfect acidity. A February heatwave then brought reds to full maturity. This unique vintage produced structured, powerful wines for both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging.

Suggested Pairings

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Broke Fordwich,
Hunter Valley

29 hectares on the Fordwich Sill's western slope. Established in the 1960's and home to the original Saxonvale winery.