LONGHOP SHIRAZ 2017
Longhop Wines
Great wine begins in the vineyard and for Old Plains and Longhop nothing is more important. Our vineyards are unique, remnant plantings that have mostly survived urban expansion and the pursuit of other agricultural profits. They also escaped the vine pull schemes that were popular during the 1980s. These government sponsored schemes saw old, low yielding vines uprooted with the help of subsidies and replaced by cash crops of vegetables and wheat. In some instances vast tracts of old vine shiraz was replaced by chardonnay! What a waste. The remaining small vineyards are true masterpieces of wine grape flavour, weathered, gnarly and magnificent in their defiance of commercial expansion.
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LHSH201710 UCAU
$18.99
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Matured for 18 months in seasoned french and American oak.
The nose is rich and lifted with dense chocolate and refreshing lift. Dense and powerful with an alluring quality. On the palate, this is a rich, succulent wine with a lovely array of juicy fruit and chocolate. Fasntastic balance of fine plush tanins & refreshing, cleansing acid structure. A truly delicious wine!
Matured for 18 months in seasoned french and American oak.
The nose is rich and lifted with dense chocolate and refreshing lift. Dense and powerful with an alluring quality. On the palate, this is a rich, succulent wine with a lovely array of juicy fruit and chocolate. Fasntastic balance of fine plush tanins & refreshing, cleansing acid structure. A truly delicious wine!
Scores & Reviews
93 / 100
Gary Walsh
If you’re looking for a traditional South Australian Shiraz that’s outstanding value, then it’s not such a Longhop, to the shop, if you want to rock and roll.
Rich dark raspberry, blackberry, chocolate and subtle perfume of vanilla and coconut. It’s a flood of blackcurrant flavour, with some savoury truffle notes, supple tannin, balanced acidity, depth of flavour but not heavy or overdone. Finish is long and satisfying. For living in the now, this wine is hitting all the right notes.