Glenguin 'Schoolhouse' Shiraz 2017

Glenguin Vineyard was first planted in the 1980s with an average vine age now over 25 years and each wine comes from a small individual vineyard block on the property. Organic and biodynamic farm ing principles are followed at Glenguin where things are still done by hand from planting through vine training to pruning and handpicking at vintage.

The Shiraz and Semillon vines at Glenguin are directly descended from James Busby’s original planting at Kirkton in the 1820s. They are planted on their own roots on a unique combination of a raised gravel bench for shiraz with sandy loam over red basalt for Semillon. 

"Grown on a single hectare of the estate with river gravel over clay. 30% whole bunch, 15 months in French hogsheads (30% new). A richer style than its siblings with licorice, tobacco, and sweet spice notes adding complexity to the ripe fruit characters. There's density and depth to the flavours here and a glycerous quality about the mouthfeel. Will age very well." 95pts - Steve Creber - Wine Companion