Smallfry Barossa Moonfish Shiraz 2021 (6 Bottles) Eden Valley
$184.00 GST Included
AUSTRALIA WIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
We have been making a bit of Shiraz for the bulk market for the last couple of years but have decided to keep it ourselves. Making our wines affordable has been a guiding tenant over the years but doing things natural comes at a cost.
This wine isn’t natural, but it is ours, processed off site in a larger facility. Same beautiful fruit, same love, just aimed at a price point we simply can’t do by hand. The cooler vintage was ideal for our sort of Shiraz with 10% whole bunch inclusion to freshen things up. While some barrel maturation has added a balanced oak aspect.
Colour: Deep purple garnet.
Aroma: Whiff of vanilla to start, with dark forest fruits to follow some woody spice notes.
Palate: Starts generous but finishes leaner with some nice soft tannin.
Summary: Food friendly shiraz as befits a pouring wine ready to pair with a range of dishes.
Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
Variety: 90% Shiraz 10% Mataro
Alcohol / Vol: 14.0%
Production: 640 cases
Description
About Smallfry
Wayne Ahrens and Suzi Hilder are the custodians of some exceedingly fine vineyards. Both from grape growing families of long standing they planted a vineyard in the Eden Valley and purchased a beautiful block of ancient vines in the Barossa Valley sub-region of Vine Vale. With patience, intelligence and sheer graft these vines are now producing grapes sought after by some of the best winemakers in Australia. A commitment to sustainable practises and certification as Biodynamic producers both in the vineyard and winery is further proof of the dedication to quality.
The excellence of the Smallfry wines is a reflection of the dedication in the vineyard. The wines are very much hand-made, non-interventionist styles with no additives and only older oak used. They showcase the regional Barossa styles in a modern, fruit focussed vein. A five star producer and “one to watch” in James Halliday’s Wine Companion Smallfry is a winery most definitely on the rise.
