Muster Wines Shiraz (Seppeltsfield) 2018 vin-de-pays-de-mediterranee nutmeg and liquorice

nutmeg and liquorice

and a delightfully controlled rusticity

before blending and maturation occurs over six months in mature French oak barrique and hogsheads

where there is very shallow soil before the vines roots hit the limestone bedrock

and some lovely hay and talc notes lending complexity

Muster Wines Shiraz (Seppeltsfield) 2018 vin-de-pays-de-mediterranee nutmeg and liquoriceFruit de stemmed with cold maceration for 2 days. 9 day fermentation on skins, pumped over 3 times a day. Basket pressed into a combination of barrel and small tanks. Maturation 3 separate components: Seasoned 300 litres barrels (minimal oak flavour), stainless steel tank (no oak) and tank with new French oak staves for 12 months. Components blended to create final wine. Lovely aromatics, blackberries, dried figs and Rhone like spice. Bright, punchy