2021 Command Shiraz

Spanning from the North Para River on the western side of our Command vineyard to Cellar Door at the eastern end, we see a gradual increase in clay content which corresponds with a decrease in vigour over the vineyard. For this reason we harvest the Command fruit over several picks, aiming to achieve the perfect balance in each pick.
We ferment these parcels separately in open cement vats for 7-14 days and the wines go straight to oak where they undergo malolactic fermentation and further maturation before carefully selecting which barrels will make the final blend. - Jules Ashmead + Brock Harrison

Alcohol: 14.9

Aroma: Vibrant red fruit with hints of spicy oak

Appearance: Deep crimson

Taste: A tightrope of red fruits balanced with vibrant wooded spices and the richness of nuanced dark chocolate. The tannin profile which is so typical of our Command is subtle yet long, there’s a depth of tannin which speaks to our old vines nestled here in Nuriootpa.

Mouthfeel: Bold, structured, rich, powerful and elegant

Ageing Process: 24 months in new French and American oak puncheons

Drink now or cellar confidently for 15 - 20 years