Scarpantoni Estate Block 3 Shiraz 2021 meyer-fonne coarsely crushed

coarsely crushed

complexity and class

Ageing in 500 litres barrels means the wine can't be labelled as Crianza or Reserva (300 litres is the maximum size authorized for wood-aged appellates in Rioja)

facing the midday sun and basking in the reflected glory of the River Marne at its foot

Scarpantoni Estate Block 3 Shiraz 2021 meyer-fonne coarsely crushedThe Block 3 Shiraz is very much a reflection of where it comes from; it could really only ever come from McLaren Vale. Ripe blackberries, licorice, cinnamon and mocha are the hallmark Block 3 characters we see each release. Always full in body with a fine grained tannin structure, it glides seamlessly across the palate, allowing the Block 3 Shiraz to be easily enjoyed in its youth, but the intensity of the fruit always ensures the wine ages very well