2021 Terre a terre “Crayeres” Cabernet Shiraz, South Australia

Their Crayères 8-hectare vineyard block had been acquired in 2004. Their inaugural Terre à Terre wine emerged in 2008 as a Sauvignon Blanc sourced from the Crayères Vineyard. Subsequently, in 2009, they produced their first Cabernet Sauvignon from the same plot, followed by their maiden Cabernet Franc and Shiraz in 2014. During the preparation of the vineyard block for planting, an entrance to a network of limestone caves was unearthed. Thus, they christened the vineyard Crayères, drawing from the local term for the underground cave network found in the Champagne region. Why do we like it? The mild vintage conditions provided the perfect slow ripening framework for Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz in Wrattonbully. The resultant wine is classic Australian, with black fruit characters and peppery notes from the cool climate Shiraz, velvety tannins and a lovely soft texture from the Cabernet Sauvignon, with notes of leather and dark chocolate.This wine can drink now but can also age for the next 3 to 5 years. Can decant before serving to allow aromas to expand. Grape            Cabernet Shiraz Country        Australia                                  Region          Wrattonbully                   Vintage         2021