2021 Corrina’s Shiraz Cabernet

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THE YEAR THAT
Corrina joined the Australian Wine Research Institute Board

CorrinasCabSav 3 WEB | 2023

A rare beast, the Corrinas’ is a co-fermented field blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, only made in years when both varieties reach optimum ripeness at harvest. Bright, leafy Cabernet dominates the nose, and rich mint-choc fills the generous palate. Perfect for a Sunday lamb roast.

TASTING NOTE

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AROMA
Choc mint cookies, bay leaf, blackcurrant, spice and earth.
PALATE
An Aussie classic blend sitting right in the pocket from an awesome vintage. Cacao dust, blackberry, mulberry framed by fine yet firm tannins. Bright full bodied fruit full of flavour and offering excellent aging potential.
WINE & VINTAGE

2021 was one of the best vintages we have ever had in McLaren Vale. After two years of very low crops and drought, 2021 was perfect in almost every way (apart from a global pandemic that is!) A rare beast, the Corrina’s is a co-fermented, field blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, made only in years when both varieties reach optimum ripeness at harvest.

HISTORY

With 100 ha of premium grapevines on the Taranga property, the Oliver family has over 50 blocks representing different grape varieties, clones, soil types & vine ages.

WINE MAKER
Corrina Wright
SMALL BATCH PRODUCTION
7811
GRAPE VARIETY

51% Shiraz

49% Cabernet Sauvignon

 

REGION
100% McLaren Vale
COLOUR
Deep, dark maroon
ALCOHOL
14.5%

WHAT THE WRITERS HAVE TO SAY

2021
James Halliday Wine Companion 2021

Made only in the years when both varieties ripen at the same time, thus permitting - indeed encouraging - co-fermentation. It's unashamedly full-bodied, but also has the balance to underwrite a lengthy maturation process

2018 Vintage - 95 points
Nick Butler

Dark cherry-red colour, brighter red edges. A genuine blend on the nose - cedary, leafy cabernet meets richer shiraz plums. Medium-weight and agile, ripeness is spot on here. Cassis, mocha and crunchy red-berry acidity. It's a well put together blend; fruit quality is excellent.

2018 Vintage - 93 points
James Suckling

A very intense nose with blueberries and violets, as well as red plums, licorice and some earthy notes. The palate has bold, succulent, red and dark-fruit flavors, assertive tannins and a silky, bright finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

2018 Vintage - 92 points