Description

Scarpantoni Estate Block 3 Shiraz 2021 is a bold, full-bodied red wine from McLaren Vale, South Australia, showcasing the rich fruit intensity and distinctive character of this renowned wine region. Bursting with ripe blackberry, liquorice, cinnamon and mocha flavours, this expressive Shiraz is matured for 22 months in American oak hogsheads, adding depth, spice and subtle toasted coconut notes. Its smooth texture, fine-grained tannins and concentrated fruit make it approachable in its youth while offering excellent ageing potential for up to 10–20 years under suitable cellaring conditions.

Product Details

• Brand: Scarpantoni Estate

• Country: Australia

• Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia

• Vintage: 2021

• Grape Variety: Shiraz

• Alcohol Volume: 14.5% ABV

• Standard Drinks: 8.6

• Bottle Size: 750mL

• Style: Full-Bodied Red Wine

• Maturation: 22 months in American oak hogsheads, with 40% new oak

• Case Quantity: 12 Bottles

• Ageing Potential: 10–20 years under suitable cellaring conditions

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep ruby red with garnet hues and subtle violet highlights.

Aroma: Rich aromas of ripe blackberries and dark fruit, layered with pepper, liquorice, cinnamon, chocolate and earthy spices.

Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated, featuring juicy blackberry, black olive, mocha and warming spice, complemented by toasted coconut notes from American oak maturation.

Finish: Long and seamless, with fine-grained tannins, lingering dark fruit and a refined savoury-spice character.

Key Features

• 2021 vintage Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia.

• Crafted by Scarpantoni Estate, showcasing classic regional fruit intensity.

• Rich flavours of blackberry, liquorice, mocha and cinnamon.

• Matured for 22 months in American oak hogsheads, including 40% new oak.

• Full-bodied palate with smooth texture and fine-grained tannins.

• Balanced oak influence with subtle toasted coconut and earthy spice.

• Enjoyable when young, with potential to age for 10–20 years under suitable conditions.

• Pairs beautifully with pepper-crusted ribeye, roast venison, slow-cooked lamb, barbecue ribs, smoked brisket and aged cheeses.

• Ideal for hearty meals, special occasions and wine cellaring.

• Available in a 750mL bottle, with 12 bottles per case.