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Secret Deal McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021

73% OFF Sale price$46.99 Regular price$180.00

— The Shiraz fruit was hand picked from 80 year old vines.
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— Sourced from very old vine material
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— Sources fruit from a combination of owned vineyards and premium McLaren Vale growers.

Origin

South Australia McLaren Vale, Australia

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SKU: CUAV202110 UCAU
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TASTING NOTES

Secret Deal McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021 is a masterful expression of old vine elegance and meticulous winemaking. Handpicked from 80-year-old vines, the Shiraz grapes undergo a gentle destemming process followed by a 14-day cold soak on skins. This careful approach ensures a slow extraction of vibrant color and silky tannins, setting the stage for a wine with remarkable depth and structure.

Fermentation continues slowly for another 14 days, allowing the flavors to develop fully before the wine is gently pressed into a blend of French and American oak barrels. Over the next 24 months, the wine matures gracefully, integrating complex layers into a harmonious and flavorful profile.

The resulting bouquet features enticing aromas of ripe red berries, vanilla, and coconut, inviting you into a full-bodied palate rich with a complex mix of flavors. Expect luscious notes of red berries, chocolate, spice, and a subtle oak sweetness that balances beautifully with the wine’s well-integrated tannins. The finish is long, silky, and refined, making it a standout example of McLaren Vale Shiraz.

  • Handpicked Shiraz fruit from 80-year-old vines
  • Sourced from a combination of owned vineyards and premium McLaren Vale growers
  • Slow fermentation and extended oak maturation for enhanced flavor complexity

McLaren Vale is renowned for its warm Mediterranean climate and ancient soils, which contribute to the intensity and richness of its Shiraz wines. The 2021 vintage, marked by balanced weather conditions, allowed for optimal ripening and flavor concentration, further elevating this wine’s profile.

Secret Deal McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021 is a sophisticated choice for those seeking a deeply structured, elegant Shiraz that showcases the best of old vine heritage and expert craftsmanship.

TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY
Aroma: Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper
Palate: Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Tobacco
Food Pairings:
  • Pork
  • Red Meat

Classification: Red

Variety: Shiraz

Vintage: 2021

Bottle : 750ml (Bottle)

Country: Australia

Region: South Australia

Alcohol: 14.0%

Cellaring: 10-15 Years

Scores

97/100

Combining power and opulence, the wine shows black and purple fruit intensity, cedar, dark cocoa and toasted spice aromas on the nose. The palate exhibits outstanding concentration and density, wonderfully complemented by velvety texture and seamlessly melded tannins. It's mouth-filling and expansive with seductive complexity, finishing superbly long and captivating. At its best: 2026 to 2041. $180.00.

Sam Kim

Scores

95/100

A McLaren Shiraz which is powerful and powerfully flavoured, from older vines, which should drink well for at least a couple of decades. The wine spent two years maturing in a mix of French and American oak, some new. Black/maroon, we have notes of chocolate, mocha and gorgeous cassis notes, as well as licorice, florals and coffee grinds. Notes of cherry morph more to the sour cherry on the palate, which really works. The oak integration is proceeding well and the wine has impressive balance. A long, long finish here, with silky, and yet slightly chewy tannins. A really appealing and exciting red.

Ken Gargett – Winepilot.com

Scores

95/100

Intense and obviously youthful wine with chocolate/mocha, Christmas cake, vanilla, coconut and sweet date flavours. A fine medley of succulent flavours—balanced, complex and deliciously drinkable.

Bob Campbell MW

Scores

94/100

A rich and opulent wine brimming with all that McLaren Vale richness. Red berry aromas showing a mix of vibrant cherry and raspberry laced with deeper plummy blackberry fruits. Seamlessly integrated palate reveals a wonderful combination of dark fruits, with a little vanilla bean and dark chocolate richness. Tannins are firm though gently and the mix of French and American oak has been easily taken up by the fruit concentration. Lots to like about this one.

Ray Jordan