Pirramimma Geoff Johnston Milestone Shiraz 2019
- Rich, full-bodied
- McLaren Vale
Geoff Johnston, the icon of McLaren Vale. To know his name is to know the region, and the hard working people who have single-handedly put this unassuming town on a map. In honour of his 50th vintage, this wine speaks to Geoffâs character: determined, endearing, and engaging. Coming off the shiraz block Geoff planted with his father Digby in 1971, itâs all about the story and the soil when it comes to this milestone. Upfront dark plums, blackberries and mocha sits neatly on the palate, before reaching peaks of vanilla and spice (and all things nice). Just like the person it celebrates, this wine is all about character, and is in the game for the long haul.Â
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Part of our Women in Wine Collection
We are committed to ALWAYS having wines available that are made by women. In an industry thatâs still dominated by men, we believe in celebrating the incredible work women are doing. Hereâs to our Women in Wine!
We introduce to you Kate Wall, winemaker at Pirramimma. Kate has had an illustrious career in the South Australian wine industry, 23 of which were at Petaluma.
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Specs
- Region
- McLaren Vale
- Vintage
- 2019
- Cellaring
- 2036
- Preservatives
- Sulphites
- Alcohol by Vol.
- 14.5%
- Closure
- Screwcap
- Bottle Vol
- 750mL
- Blend Info
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- Serving Temp.
- 14.0°C
Region
McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale is a region that lives in the shadow of the hype of the Barossa. While it has played on Shiraz as its drawcard, and continues to battle (quite rightly) with the supreme power of the Barossa, perhaps the most exciting wines from this region are its old vine Grenache and Mataro (Mourvedre/Monastrell - whatever you want to call it), and its more recent foray into Spanish and Italian varietals. Both the sun's warmth and the reliable salty afternoon gully breeze make the climate closer to Mediterranean than many other Aussie regions, and some of the Fiano, Vermentino, Tempranillo and Sangiovese from here are sublime (to name only a few). Awareness, proper consideration and sense of place are key attributes to the region's success, and its recent win against urbanisation reinforces the value of the viticultural region.