Moppity Tristis Shiraz 2021 is a landmark wine — Moppity’s first Canberra Region Shiraz, crafted from a single high-elevation vineyard on the Barton Highway in Murumbateman, and a compelling demonstration of the region’s ability to produce world-class, cool-climate Shiraz. Planted with clones 1127 and BVRC30 propagated from Moppity’s finest Hilltops Shiraz blocks — the same clones used for Escalier and Reserve — the fruit was hand-picked by family and friends after a cool, long ripening season at 13 Baume, processed into 1.5 tonne open fermenters with 30% whole-bunches and balance whole berries, and matured for 10 months in 35% new French puncheons. Beautifully bright and fragrant — red and blue berries, ripe cherries, black plums, and hints of Asian spice on the nose; medium-bodied with a silky mouthfeel and aromatic floral notes on the palate; a long finish with supple, well-integrated tannins. A great beginning for Moppity in the Canberra Region.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Bright, vibrant ruby — the fresh, luminous colour of a single vineyard, cool-climate Canberra Region Shiraz from a high-elevation site in Murumbateman, with the clarity and definition that a cool, long ripening season and careful whole-bunch winemaking deliver.
Aroma
Beautifully bright and fragrant — red and blue berries, ripe cherries, and black plums, with hints of Asian spice and aromatic floral notes adding complexity and lift. The expressive, cool-climate bouquet of a Shiraz crafted from Moppity’s finest clone selections at high elevation.
Palate
Medium-bodied with a silky mouthfeel — red and blue berries dominating, with aromatic floral notes and spice adding complexity and depth. The cool-climate precision, fruit purity, and structural elegance of a single vineyard Canberra Region Shiraz made from 30% whole-bunches and matured in 35% new French puncheons.
Pairs With
A natural companion for roast lamb, duck, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, and soft cheeses — Moppity Tristis Shiraz is equally rewarding now and will develop beautifully with cellaring. Single vineyard. Cool climate. Canberra Region at its finest.
Finish
Long and supple — well-integrated tannins providing a refined, elegant close that speaks to the quality of the high-elevation site, the cool ripening season, and the careful whole-bunch winemaking that defines Moppity Tristis.
