Pirathon Cellar Door & Wine Sales
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Tanunda
Pirathon Winery & Production
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Vine Vale
Pirathon Country Estate & Carter House
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Tanunda
Pirathon Gold Label
2021
200
The Pirathon Gold Label Shiraz was introduced to Pirathon's range in 2016 as a premium reserve wine. The best grape lots were carefully selected from the 2021 intake with no compromise on quality.
...The Pirathon Gold Label Shiraz was introduced to Pirathon's range in 2016 as a premium reserve wine. The best grape lots were carefully selected from the 2021 intake with no compromise on quality.
The resulting wine provides a palate of vibrant dark fruits balanced with silky tannins which integrate beautifully in this elegant, highly refined, harmonious Barossa Shiraz. A persistent finish and well-defined structure suggest this wine will age gracefully for many years. A stellar representation of Barossa Valley from an exceptional vintage.
The Pirathon Gold Label Shiraz is for those who want only the very best and cannot settle for anything else. Pirathon Gold Label provides the prestige best of the pick grapes, carefully handled and fermented in the best quality barrels with a taste and appearance that will astound you and your guests.
Tasting Notes
Palate
A harmonious blend of power and elegance. Layers of ripe blackberry, dark cherry, and plum are complemented by notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and subtle hints of vanilla and spice from oak aging. The palate is full-bodied yet remarkably balanced, with velvety tannins and a refreshing acidity that carries the intense flavors through to a long...
A harmonious blend of power and elegance. Layers of ripe blackberry, dark cherry, and plum are complemented by notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and subtle hints of vanilla and spice from oak aging. The palate is full-bodied yet remarkably balanced, with velvety tannins and a refreshing acidity that carries the intense flavors through to a long, complex finish.Appearance
Deep, opaque purple with a vibrant crimson rim.
Aroma
Intense and alluring bouquet of ripe blackberries, dark plums, and cassis, with underlying notes of violets, black pepper, and a hint of eucalyptus.
Technical Details
Region
Barossa Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous for it's Shiraz around the world.
Sub-Regions
Moppa
The grapes were harvested from the low-yielding vineyards of traditional family growers in the north-western Barossa.
Elevation approximately 300-350m.
Varietal
100% Shiraz
The grapes used in Pirathon Gold are grown from traditional Barossa clones first introduced to the region over hundreds of years ago.
Fermentation
Destemmed and crushed berry
Primary: Select Yeast. Secondary: Wild Malolactic.
Open top fermentation, 7-10 days on skins.
Barrels
100% French Oak Hogsheads (50% new)
18 months
Bottling
206 cases produced
Unfined and unfiltered
Harvest
Harvested 15 March
The best lots selected.
Average yield of 1 tonne per acre.
Sugar at harvest 14.5 Baume.
When to Drink
Enjoy now or cellar for 10-15 years
14.5% Alcohol
Vegan friendly