{"product_id":"greenock-creek-seven-acre-shiraz-2021-750ml","title":"Greenock Creek Seven Acre Shiraz 2021 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Collector Barossa Shiraz with plum, blueberry, spice and powerful depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreenock Creek Seven Acre Shiraz 2021 is a serious Barossa Valley Shiraz from one of the region’s most distinctive single vineyard producers. Sourced from the Seven Acre vineyard at Seppeltsfield, this is a rich, concentrated and deeply structured red with classic Greenock Creek power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 vintage shows macerated plum, blueberry, summer fruits, baking spice, liquorice and fruitcake, with a ferrous mineral edge and layers of concentrated blue and black fruit. It is bold and full flavoured, but also perfumed and polished, with fine tannins carrying the wine through a long, powerful finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Macerated plum, blueberry, blackberry, liquorice, fruitcake, baking spice, violets and ironstone earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full bodied and concentrated with dense black fruit, blue fruit, spice, dark chocolate, savoury oak and firm polished tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long, powerful and structured with lingering plum, blueberry, spice, liquorice and mineral depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 95 Points \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\"\u003eShiraz sourced from 1993 plantings at the Greenock Creek estate in Seppeltsfield. Purpley hued and displaying all the requisite estate concentration. This wine, all macerated plum, blueberry and summer fruits, has a ferrous edge to its form along with layers of baking spice, blueberry pie, licorice and fruitcake. There is a perfume in the mouth too, a velvety slide of jasmine and violets, before it slides away with fine tannins and concentrated blue and black fruits. \u003cstrong\u003eDave Brookes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecant for at least two hours before serving. Enioy with a premium steak, slow cooked lamb, roast beef, rich mushroom dishes, chargrilled vegetables, aged cheddar or hearty winter cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreenock Creek is one of the Barossa Valley’s cult producers, established in 1984 on the western edge of the region. The winery is known for powerful, site driven wines from small vineyard parcels, with a strong focus on Shiraz and the deep character of the Barossa’s old vine landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Seven Acre vineyard was planted in 1993 and is made up of eighteen long rows. The site is defined by hard red brown clay, bluestone slate and a lower section that moves into sandy alluvial loam. These soils help shape the wine’s dark fruit intensity, firm structure and distinctive mineral character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreenock Creek wines are made in small batches with gentle handling, handpicked fruit and traditional basket pressing. Seven Acre Shiraz is matured in French oak, with around 20% new oak, adding polish and structure while letting the vineyard power remain at the centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreenock Creek Seven Acre Shiraz 2021 is already impressive with extended decanting, but it is built for long term cellaring. This wine has the potential to cellar for decades. Drink now to 2041 and beyond under excellent storage conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeven Acre Shiraz is a standout bottle for collectors of powerful Barossa Shiraz. The 2021 vintage, single vineyard source, limited production and proven Greenock Creek reputation make this a serious cellar candidate. It is a wine for those who appreciate rich fruit, firm structure, vineyard detail and long ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greenock Creek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seppeltsfield, Barossa Valley, South Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full bodied red wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seven Acre Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French oak, around 20% new\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":48836017225945,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Greenock_Creek_Seven_Acre_Shiraz_2021.png?v=1782201504","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/greenock-creek-seven-acre-shiraz-2021-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}