Knappstein The Mayor’s Vineyard Shiraz 2021
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Clare Valley Shiraz might not have the same rep as other South Australian regions more renowned with the variety, but it definitely has a style motif that at its best is clear-headed and modern in its expression. Here we see a bright crimson fruit spectrum and a crushed minerally character in its bouquet and palate texturals, an energised sense of acidity through its undercarriage. This could be a regional identity maker revealed, or perhaps more specifically a vineyard trait from its source on the eastern ridge of the main Clare Valley. Or both? As such it’s a fine example of a crunchy, cooler climate Shiraz that is currently much in favour.
Tony is best known for his 10 years as News Corp’s National Wine Writer, with weekly columns in major metropolitan mastheads throughout Australia including The Adelaide Advertiser, The Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Melbourne Herald Sun. He continues to write feature articles and columns for all the major Australian wine media publications. Tony has also worked as a restaurant reviewer, section editor, book editor, digital content provider, journalism teacher and was named Wine Communicators of Australia 2018 Legend of the Vine (SA). Find out more about Tony at tonylove.com.au
