Turkey Flat Shiraz

2020 | Barossa Valley | Shiraz

$55.00
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98 Points from James Halliday A wine of great finesse, the power and longevity of this wine will only be revealed wit...
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98 Points from James Halliday

A wine of great finesse, the power and longevity of this wine will only be revealed with time, be that open for a day on your kitchen bench or a decade in your cellar. With time boysenberry, blackberry, violet, earth, clove toast and cedarwood will all be revealed to expose a wine of tension, restraint and underlying power.

This Shiraz is crafted from some of the oldest Shiraz vines in the world, with a history dating back to 1847. The careful vinification process and aging in French oak barrels ensure the wine retains its freshness, balance, and cellaring potential.

Bottle of Turkey Flat Vineyards 2020 Shiraz wine from the Barossa Valley, featuring a black screw cap and a label with an illustration of a turkey. The bottle also displays a gold seal indicating a 98-point rating from the 2024 Halliday Wine Companion.

"The so-so 2020 vintage had its problems, but the ancient (1847-planted) vines provided the backbone of this ultra-elegant, medium-bodied, French-oaked shiraz. Its perfect texture and balance nullify the vintage challenge. Bargain."

James Halliday | 98 Points

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About this Wine

Appearance: The wine displays a deep, alluring colour, almost midnight black at the core with a dark red-black tinged hue.
Nose: The bouquet is rich and inviting, featuring aromas of dark plum, liquorice, and clove. There are also notes of blueberry, vanillin cedar, dark chocolate, and a hint of peppered earth.
Palate: The palate is robust and full-bodied, showcasing flavours of rich velvety dark plum, liquorice, and dark chocolate. These are supported by a sturdy tannin structure that provides a muscular feel towards the back. Additional layers of spicy vanillin cedar, scorched earth, and peppery dried clove enhance the complexity.

Winemaker's Notes

The wine was fermented with 15% whole bunch with half the remaining stems also included in the ferment. Maturation took place in a combination of neutral oak Foudre and neutral oak puncheons. The resulting wine shows beautiful floral and spiced aromatics, bright fruit that fills out into more complex spiced and savoury characteristics, and strong tannins that will ensure longevity.

Technical Info

Variety: Shiraz
Region: Barossa Valley | South Australia | Australia
Size: 750mL
Alcohol Volume: 14.1%
Standard Drinks: 8.1
PRESERVATIVE (220) ADDED
WINE OF AUSTRALIA

Cellaring Recommendations

5 to 10 years but this will last decades if your willing to wait that long

Further Information

Appearance: The wine displays a deep, alluring colour, almost midnight black at the core with a dark red-black tinged hue.
Nose: The bouquet is rich and inviting, featuring aromas of dark plum, liquorice, and clove. There are also notes of blueberry, vanillin cedar, dark chocolate, and a hint of peppered earth.
Palate: The palate is robust and full-bodied, showcasing flavours of rich velvety dark plum, liquorice, and dark chocolate. These are supported by a sturdy tannin structure that provides a muscular feel towards the back. Additional layers of spicy vanillin cedar, scorched earth, and peppery dried clove enhance the complexity.

Turkey Flat Shiraz

Barossa Valley | South Australia

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