Shiraz
Description
Shiraz
McGuigan Gold Label epitomizes the very best of some of Australia's most popular varietals and pairs perfectly with those special occasions.
Fruit driven and full bodied this Shiraz is bursting with aromas of dark fruits and spice with background notes of charred French oak. Perfectly paired with a range of rich and hearty red meat dishes or pasta dishes.
With over 100 years of winemaking experience to draw on, McGuigan Wines was founded to celebrate ‘The Love of Wine’. A driving force in the Hunter Valley, its founder’s ensured winemaking was a lifestyle and this uncompromising dedication to the craft has brought the world some of the finest Australian wines. This passion has been reflected in McGuigan Wines being crowned International Winemaker of the Year a world record four times at the prestigious International Winemaker & Spirits Competition (IWSC).
Playing the role of the perfect host McGuigan Wines customers are treated like guests, making everyone feel welcomed, comfortable and well-informed so they have the most pleasing wine experience imaginable. Life’s complicated – wine shouldn’t be.
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Dietary Information
Allergy Advice
Contains Sulphites
Manufacturer
Bottled for:
Australian Vintage (UK) Limited,
Surrey,
CR0 6BA.
By:
W1743,
UK.
Preparation
A classic fruit driven Shiraz bursting with aromas of dark fruits and spice, this full-bodied wine is best served with a range of rich and hearty red meat or pasta dishes.
Serving suggestion: A classic fruit driven Shiraz bursting with aromas of dark fruits and spice with background notes of charred French oak. This is a full bodied wine showcasing rich and juicy dark fruits of plum and cherry balanced with soft tannins and oak, providing a long lasting finish.
Country of Origin
Country of origin: Australia
Packaging
Bottle
Alcohol
Alcohol by volume: 13%
Alcoholic content: 9.8 units
Region of origin: South Eastern Australia
Agent: Australian Vintage Ltd
Grape variety: Shiraz/Syrah
Producer: Australian Vintage (UK) Ltd
Winemaker: Jamie Saint
Wine colour: Red
Type of closure: Screwcap
Storage instructions: This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 3 years
History: McGuigan Wines was established to celebrate the culmination of 3 generations of wine growing by the McGuigan family. Founder Brian McGuigan adopted the central symbol of the family crest, the lion, to reflect inspiration & the McGuigan's enduring spirit & passion for producing great quality Australian wine. Today Brian's brother, Neil McGuigan, is at the helm of McGuigan Wines & continues the proud family tradition. IWSC Winemaker of the Year-2009/11/12/16 & IWC White Winemaker of the Year-2009/12/13/19
Regional information: The majority of the fruit for this wine was sourced from premium vineyards within South Australia. The continental climate ensured a hot growing season resulting in long sunny days and noticeably cooler nights. The combination of these conditions allowed this vintage to develop into an optimal vintage, delivering wines of intense fruit depth and natural acidity
Vinification: The fruit from this batch was crushed and de-stemmed where a portion of the wine was transferred onto oak in temperature controlled environments to maximise fruit flavour and retention. A selected yeast strain was also added during this process. Post fermentation, the majority of the wine is matured in stainless steel tanks with a percentage of the wine transferred onto French & American oak for further maturation.