{"product_id":"whistling-eagle-eagles-blood-shiraz-2021-750ml","title":"Whistling Eagle Eagles Blood Shiraz 2021 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Powerful 96 point Heathcote Shiraz with blackberry, liquorice, dark plum, spice and velvety tannins.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhistling Eagle Eagles Blood Shiraz 2021 is serious Heathcote Shiraz with all the depth, richness and dark fruit you would expect from one of the region’s standout sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackberry, liquorice and dark plum lead the way, followed by black cherry, dark chocolate, fennel, pepper and a little earthy spice. The palate is full bodied and concentrated, but the tannins are polished and beautifully integrated, giving the wine structure without making it hard or aggressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the flagship Shiraz from one of Heathcote’s most respected small producers, grown on ancient Cambrian soils and backed by a \u003c\/span\u003e96 point Halliday Wine Companion rating\u003cspan\u003e. It is rich enough to impress now, but has the structure and pedigree to reward proper cellaring as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blackberry, liquorice, black cherry, dark chocolate, fennel and pepper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full bodied and concentrated with dark plum, blackberry, liquorice, savoury spice and velvety tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long, powerful and balanced with lingering dark fruit, pepper, cedar and earthy Heathcote character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 96 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional vintage shows Heathcote shiraz at its best. As ever, Eagles Blood delivers a wine with a strong sense of place, of Aussie bush scents, acacia, briar, bracken and mineral red earthiness against a core of sturdy, ripe black fruits, chocolate and spice. In the fuller-bodied style, but it carries it well with tannins laid out evenly. There is the kind of balance in place that encourages drinking now – which I would do – but with the potential for further ageing – which I would also do. Jeni Port\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhistling Eagle is a small family run vineyard and winery in the northern part of the Heathcote region, above the township of Colbinabbin. Ian and Lynn Rathjen have built the estate around a strong connection to the region’s ancient Cambrian soils, with the aim of producing wines that show depth, balance and a clear sense of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first limited Shiraz release appeared in 1997, and Eagles Blood has since become the estate’s flagship wine. The 2021 was matured for 18 months in French oak, with 25% new oak, allowing the wine to build richness and structure without losing its fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a big wine, but not a clumsy one. There is plenty of power here, but the balance and polish are what really make it stand out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 is already approachable with some air, but it has excellent ageing potential thanks to its concentration, tannin structure and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended drinking window:\u003cspan\u003e 2026 to 2039.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Whistling Eagle Eagles Blood Shiraz received \u003c\/span\u003e96 points from Jeni Port for Halliday Wine Companion\u003cspan\u003e. It was praised for its strong sense of place, dark fruit, chocolate, spice and balanced structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors of premium Heathcote Shiraz, this is one of the more distinctive small production wines from the region and a strong candidate for medium to long term cellaring.\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 Whistling Eagle Vineyard\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 Heathcote, Victoria\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\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premium Heathcote Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full bodied\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\u003eClosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Screwcap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18 months in French oak, 25% new\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 96 Points, Jeni Port, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026 to 2039\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":47804520759513,"sku":null,"price":61.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Whistling_Eagle_Eagles_Blood_Shiraz_2021_750ml.jpg?v=1791537105","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/whistling-eagle-eagles-blood-shiraz-2021-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}