2023 Chateau Pato O.V. Shiraz

2023 Chateau Pato O.V. ShirazPlanted in the 1960s, this Pokolbin vineyard comprises of Shiraz and about 2% Trebbiano. These varieties are co fermented adding colour, aromatics and enhancing the balance. Fruit for the Old Vines Shiraz is dry grown, therefore very low yielding, at around 1 tonne per acre. This vineyard makes a Shiraz that is generous, complex and elegant. After fermentation & pressing, the wine matures in 500 litre French oak barrels for 16 months.

the wine matures in 500 litre French oak barrels for 16 months

aromatics and enhancing the balance

These varieties are co-fermented adding colour

at around 1 tonne per acre

After fermentation & pressing

this Pokolbin vineyard comprises of Shiraz and about 2% Trebbiano

Planted in the 1960s

complex and elegant

This vineyard makes a Shiraz that is generous

therefore very low yielding

Fruit for the Old Vines Shiraz is dry grown