The grapes for our MadFish Grenache Shiraz are sourced from two diverse West Australian regions, with Grenache from the Swan Valley and Shiraz from the Great Southern delivering fruit with different flavour profiles that contribute beautifully to this classic southern Rhone combination.
TASTING NOTE
This classic blend of Grenache and Shiraz offers dark cherry and plum aromas, overlayed with cinnamon spice, stewed rhubarb and subtle floral notes on the nose. A medium bodied wine with striking plum, cherry, blue and blackberry fruits that meld seamlessly with layers of allspice and subtle oak influence. Grenache shows off its cherry, spice, savouriness, and rustic tannin credentials, while the Shiraz brings bright fruit sweetness and palate weight to this well balanced marriage of fruit and texture. A wine with an inviting jubey, fruit sweetness throughout the mid palate, fine tannins, and impeccable length.
COLOUR
Mid brick red
NOSEdark cherry and plum aromas, overlayed with cinnamon spice, stewed rhubarb and subtle floral notes
PALATE
WINE MAKING
Once harvested, the grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks with traditional pump-overs carried out each day to aid fruit and tannin development. The parcels of fruit were then pressed to French oak barriques for 12 months maturation to encourage wine development and structural complexity. The use of French oak allowed for the integration of dusty savoury tannins
FOOD PAIRING
Enjoy now or over the next 3 years. Immensely drinkable and extremely versatile, drink alongside everything from charcuterie, to braised meats, or lightly spiced Thai or Vietnamese dishes
