Trentham Estate Shiraz 2021

Shiraz, also known as Syrah, is thought to originate from the Rhone Valley in France and it continues to be the most predominant variety in this region. In 1831 James Busby collected cuttings from France and brought them to Australia. By the 1860s Shiraz was established as one of the most important grape varieties in Australia and has developed an excellent reputation and is sought after worldwide.

2021 has been one of the best vintages we’ve had, with very mild weather, little rain and average to good crops, and the wines produced from it look great with their fruit flavours beautiful and intense. The overall season has offered splendid results in the tank and barrel. A very exciting harvest!

Harvested throughout the night and early morning, the grapes were de- stemmed and pumped into the fermentation tank. The fruit was fermented on skins for 10 days using carefully selected yeast strains before pressing. After pressing, the wine was left to mature in both new and seasoned French & American puncheon barrels for 12 months. The wine was then blended and bottled in late May 2023.