Henschke Tappa Pass Shiraz 2021 Gift Boxed 14.5% 750ML

Henschke Tappa Pass Shiraz 2021 Gift Boxed 14.5% 750ML

TASTING NOTES

Appearance

Dark crimson with violet hues.

Aroma

Fragrant aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, blueberries, rose petal, anise, mace, with hints of black pepper, cedar, sage and charcuterie.

Palate

The palate is rich, plush and complex with blue fruits, mulberry, violets and plum, balanced by layers of fine velvety tannins delivering great depth and length.

Maturation

Matured in 14% new and 86% seasoned Frenck Oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling.

Vintage Notes

2021 was an excellent vintage. Average winter rainfall was followed by minor frost events in late September and spring rains in early October. Budburst was even with good fruitfulness, although heat bursts in late November affected fruit set. Strong winds in early December caused some damage to the canopies but the fruit remained disease free. January was mild and dry with a short heat wave late January at veraison, followed by rainfall in early February. The lead up to vintage and the conditions during ripening remained cool, cloudy and dry, with the fruit showing balanced acidity, excellent colour and flavour development.

Region Notes

The Barossa has a core of grape growers of German Silesian descent dating back six generations, staunchly continuing the traditions of their forebears. These vineyards provide exceptional quality shiraz fruit from both the Eden Valley and Barossa Valley regions of the Barossa, vinified in traditional open-top fermenters.

Food Matching

Paroo Kangaroo fillet, anchovy butter, roasted baby carrot, beetroot, walnut salad.

This Product is offered and supplied by Cornerstone Trading Group, Liquor Licence No. LIQP770017094. Please note, this product cannot be delivered to Dry Zones or left unattended without obtaining a signature. Cornerstone Trading Group supports the Responsible Service of Alcohol. Warning - Under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 it is an offence to supply alcohol to a person under the age of 18 years (penalty exceeds $17,000), for a person under the age of 18 years to purchase or receive liquor (penalty exceeds $700).