Zema Estate Shiraz 2021 is a benchmark expression of Coonawarra’s celebrated terra rossa soils — hand-crafted by the Zema family, who have been producing exceptional estate-grown Coonawarra wines since 1982. Deep purple-red in the glass, with dusty, spicy, and leather notes combining with ripe plum and dried herbs on the nose, and a restrained, well-structured palate of ripe red fruits, soft tannins, and subtle oak. Full and round, with ripe red berries and soft, subtle tannins on the finish — a wine of outstanding depth and fruit that drinks beautifully now and offers excellent cellaring potential.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep purple-red — the concentrated, vibrant colour of a 100% Coonawarra Shiraz grown on the region’s renowned terra rossa soils, with the depth and intensity that the Zema family’s traditional hand-pruning and limited irrigation practices deliver.
Aroma
Dusty, spicy, and leather notes combine with ripe plum and dried herbs — a nose of genuine Coonawarra character and regional typicity, with the restrained, cool-climate elegance that defines the Zema Estate house style.
Palate
Restrained and well-structured — ripe red fruits, soft tannins, and subtle oak notes carry through a full, round palate filled with ripe red berries. The finish is soft and lingering, with the outstanding depth of fruit and excellent structure that reward both immediate drinking and extended cellaring.
Pairs With
Zema Estate Shiraz 2021 pairs beautifully with ossobuco alla Milanese or duck ragù served with pappardelle pasta — equally magnificent alongside slow-braised lamb, beef short rib, and aged hard cheeses.
