Turkey Flat, 2007 Shiraz.

The Turkey Flat Vineyard boasts some of the oldest Shiraz vines in the world. Planted in 1847, these hard-working gnarled old vines are still producing fantastic grapes. They are dry grown with their roots extending metres into the soil in search of moisture.

Much of the credit for the best Shiraz made in the Barossa is due to old vines such as these. The fact that these vines still exist is largely due to a far-sighted quarantine scheme, in which South Australia was spared the phylloxera outbreak which devastated the vineyards of Europe, America and subsequently parts of Australia in the late 1800’s.

The 2007 vintage saw some of the smallest yields on record. A warm and dry growing season gave the 2007 Shiraz rich aromas of ripe dark cherries, savoury spice and leather. Extended pre and post ferment maceration has given the wine youthful yet restrained tannin. The 100% French oak adds depth and length of flavour to the structure supporting a palate of blackberries, cedar and nutmeg. Cellar up to 10 years.