2023 Hills & Coast McLaren Vale Shiraz

The Hills and Coast have a significant influence on the grapes grown on the Lloyd Brothers vineyards in McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills. The McLaren Vale estate is moderated by cool ocean breezes from the coast that borders the region to the west and is also influenced by the gully breezes from the bordering Adelaide Hills to the East.

The 2023 Hills & Coast Shiraz is produced from grapes grown on blocks 12,13, 7, Manor and Settlers Block of the Lloyd Brothers historic McLaren Vale Estate, which is located just 6km from the coast, creating a unique and distinctive microclimate.

Winemaking - A long, slow and very cool vintage lead to great flavour development at low baumes whilst retaining great acidity. Fruit from Estate was machine picked using a selective harvester in the cool of night, then crushed and fermented in 2, 5 and 10 tonne open fermenters. A percentage pressed straight to seasoned French oak where it spent 12 months prior to bottling. Vegan friendly.

Tasting Note - Dark crimson red in colour with aromas of forest fruits with lifted spice and pepper. The palate has layers of raspberry, mulberry and boysenberry fruits which is beautifully backed up with a hint of spice, liquorice and mocha overtones. A delicious medium to full bodied shiraz from the cool 2023 vintage. 

Food Suggestion – A food friendly Shiraz, well-suited to grilled meats and vegetables or try with a beef lasagne.