Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep purple
Nose: A very wide nose of ripe black fruits, vanilla and spice.
Palate: Charismatic layers of blueberry, roasted fennel seeds and cured meats, which are seamlessly interwoven into the firm, but poised, savoury texture. A very smooth, fruit driven, well structured wine with plenty of tannins and aging potential. Long finish of prosciutto, smoke and pepper. Will develop further complexity over the next 15 to 20 years.
Grape Varieties: 100% Shiraz
Awards: 92pts Wine Front
History of Chapel Hill Winery
Located in South Australia’s McLaren Vale, Chapel Hill Winery was established in 1973 by Tom Nelson and takes its name from a historic ironstone chapel built in 1865. Under the guidance of winemakers Michael Fragos and Bryn Richards, Chapel Hill strives to hand craft wines with purity and balance. To pursue this belief of “sense of place”, all of the grapes and wines are handled gently in small batches with a sensitive winemaking philosophy.
One of the first to embrace the McLaren Vale Sustainable Australia Winegrowing program, Chapel Hill continues to improve their sustainable grape-growing practices which results in fruit that articulates the wonderful characteristics of McLaren Vale. “The purity and balance expressed in our wines is inspired by a deep respect for our land and vines.” Michael Fragos.
For more information visit: www.chapelhillwine.com.au