Country / Region : McLaren Vale, Australia
Year : 2010
Grape Variety : Shiraz
Style : Full, Spicy Red
ABV : 14%
Drink By : 2016
Price : €12 to €14 RRP
The Winemakers
Kangarilla Road Vineyard & Winery is based in McLaren Vale South Australia. It was established by Helen and Kevin O’Brien in 1997. Kangarilla Road is the main road running past the vineyard towards the small village of Kangarilla, the name a derivation of the Australian Aboriginal language and refers to the abundance of resources locally. Our long, dry growing season can often become an “Indian Summer” allowing us to create Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay rich in fruity aromas and flavours and balanced nicely in the reds with soft approachable tannins.
Kevin O’Brien is an oenologist with 20 years experience in the wine industry. Helen O’Brien brings flair to Kangarilla Road and has extensive experience in the public relations, promotions and fashion industries. Our philosophy is really quite simple – to produce wines that we enjoy drinking – wines that can be enjoyed with or without food and with friends.
The Wine
The vineyards of the Southern Fleurieu and Currency Creek contribute colour together with a signature blackberry and spice. The Langhorne Creek vineyards give us depth and texture together with the complex spice, dark plums and cherry always associated with this region. Together the three regions provide depth, complexity and mid palate power.
The colour is dense deep red with purple hues. Aromas of lifted spicy dark fruits of cherry and plum. Great depth of flavour with loads of vibrant juicy black currant and plum. 2010 gave us wonderful natural structure with an abundance of silky tannins complemented with nicely integrated oak resulting in a lingering flavour. Enjoy now over the next 5 years.
