Watkins 'Cellar Reserve' Shiraz 2019
Primary flavours

Blackberry

Dark Fruit

Plum

Chocolate

Liquorice

Olives

Pepper

Spice
Details
This is another winner from one of our favourite wineries, Watkins. The team have Langhorne Creek sewn up with hit after hit of delicious wines. This Shiraz hits all the sweet spots with chocolate and peppery tones along with blackberries and dark plums.
Origin: The first recognised wines were made in the Rhone Valley and south-eastern France. Mainly Grown In: One of the world’s leading grapes, it is found in France, Australia, the USA, Argentina and South Africa. Key Facts: Shiraz is a world-beater. Starting small in the southern reaches of France, it has spread to all corners of the world, and is known for producing some of the world’s great red wines, capable of perfume, power and persistence. Local versions are luscious and fruity, loaded with plum, raisin and plenty of oaky richness. European expressions however can be more savoury and tend towards flavours of olive, black cherry and pepper. Both are equally delicious, and are simply a matter of taste! Fun Fact: There’s a small town in Iran called Shiraz, where the grape may have originally been grown as an eating grape!
Origin: The first recognised wines were made in the Rhone Valley and south-eastern France. Mainly Grown In: One of the world’s leading grapes, it is found in France, Australia, the USA, Argentina and South Africa. Key Facts: Shiraz is a world-beater. Starting small in the southern reaches of France, it has spread to all corners of the world, and is known for producing some of the world’s great red wines, capable of perfume, power and persistence. Local versions are luscious and fruity, loaded with plum, raisin and plenty of oaky richness. European expressions however can be more savoury and tend towards flavours of olive, black cherry and pepper. Both are equally delicious, and are simply a matter of taste! Fun Fact: There’s a small town in Iran called Shiraz, where the grape may have originally been grown as an eating grape!
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards full bodied, low sweetness, with low acidity, very fruity, medium tannins, high alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Langhorne Creek
country
Australia
Grape type
Shiraz
Wine Maker
Watkins
Alcohol
14.5%
Vintage
2019
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Conventionally Made
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
State
SA
Pairing guide
Luscious and full flavoured, yet with a generous chocolatey softness thanks to the extra time ageing, this is a wine that’s going to be most at home when enjoyed alongside smoky, barbecued and charred meats - try it with classic burgers on the barbie, a sirloin or ribeye steak and pepper sauce, or alongside dishes featuring cured meats like bacon. When it comes to food pairing with Shiraz, we always think the more rustic and rough around the edges the better; that’s why it goes so wonderfully with cuts like beef brisket, lamb shanks, or hearty homemade meat stews. Give it a try, and find out for yourself!
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Food

BBQ

Red Meat
Tastes

Rich
Powerful
Moods

Always A Winner

Any and all
Seasons

Winter

Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Langhorne Creek, Australia
The Langhorne Creek is a wine region in South Australia that is best known for its rich, full-bodied red wines such as Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. The region has a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters, and a cooling influence from nearby Lake Alexandrina which helps moderate the temperature. All of which makes this region ideal for producing high-quality and age-worthy red wines. In fact, the region is responsible for a large portion of the red grapes used in wines all over the state! The region also produces some white wines, particularly Chardonnay, but it's the red that makes up the lion's share of plantings. The region is surrounded by picturesque countryside and has a long history of grape growing and winemaking dating back to the 1850s.
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