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2019 Cracker Barrels Shiraz Cabernet
New Vintage
$55.00
The extremely limited Cracker Barrels is the result of winemaker Richard Freebairn selecting up to 4 barrels which he considers to be of the highest quality or ‘Crackers’ each vintage.
The 2016 vintage Cracker Barrels has been selected from a single parcel of Shiraz and Cabernet from Jones Block, the barrels are 100% French with no new oak. The wine has terrific intensity and depth of flavour, supported by subtle oak which makes this powerful Shiraz with small blend of Cabernet a pleasure to drink now and well into the future.
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Wonderfully fruited and gorgeously complex, showing black/blueberry, violet, vanillin oak and cake spice aromas on the nose. It's concentrated and opulent, while remaining harmonious and structured by loads of fine chalky tannins. The wine offers impressive fruit purity and power enhanced by seductive oak nuances. At its best: 2024 to 2039
Sam Kim, 2021
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The Wine
| Variety: | Shiraz | Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| 100%: | Organic | Biodynamic |
| Region: | McLaren Vale |
| Colour: | A lively violet purple with mahogany hues |
| Aroma: | A multilayered aroma that shows real elegance and finesse. Lovely blackberries and cherry give pure fruit expression and combine perfectly with a bright cinnamon lift.A vibrant Cabernet Sauvignon lift of cinnamon, dark chocolate, cardamom, smoked paprika and a touch of peppermint spice |
| Palate: | Extremely balanced mouthfeel that shows the versatility of what Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon can do when combined. Black pepper and dried herbs appear immediately but are combined with a vibrant juicy mid palate. Polished, delicate tannin structure that has a luxurious elegant finish. French oak is subtle on the finish but really adds a whole level of depth and complexity that continues to deliver length. |
| Drink With: | Barbeuced anything |
| Cellaring: | This wine can be enjoyed young, however, careful cellaring for 10-30 years will be rewarded. |
Winemaking & Vintage
| Winemaker: | Dwayne Cunningham and Kate Goodman |
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Reviews
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Wonderfully fruited and gorgeously complex, showing black/blueberry, violet, vanillin oak and cake spice aromas on the nose. It's concentrated and opulent, while remaining harmonious and structured by loads of fine chalky tannins. The wine offers impressive fruit purity and power enhanced by seductive oak nuances. At its best: 2024 to 2039
-Sam Kim - Wine Orbit NZ
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Additional Information
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
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Here is our winemaker Ash taking a barrel sample 🔥 keeping a close eye on how the wine is developing, to send it for bottling at the ideal moment!
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Great to see these little creatures braving the cold and still coming to visit our vineyards 🐝
With the rain taking a break this weekend, we hope to see you too!
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Happy World Tapas Day to all! With our mediterranean varietals - Graciano, Grenache and Tempranillo - it's a match made in heaven! 🍤🍢
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Bottling... a (swipe) journey! Come along this public holiday Monday for our 2021 NOW vintage release event - free tastings of our freshly bottled NOW (Natural Organic Wine) range 🐢
More info: https://fb.me/e/26gasXFN1
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Quite the line up! Our 2021 Vintage NOW (Natural Organic Wine) range will be released on the Queen's Birthday 👑 free tastings of these beautiful wines on the day and Chimichurri Grill Argentinian food truck, what's not to love? 😍
(Check out our Facebook page for more details)
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World Environment Day 🌏 Celebrating all living things!
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Exciting news! 🎊 the talented Owen Giovine has been appointed Assistant Winemaker with us!
There you have it! The last of our 2021 reds going into barrel... time to add an elegant and spicy finish 🤩
Your dose of green is waiting for you this weekend 🌳 McLaren Vale bringing the goods!
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
"On top of Chardonnay just being delicious, its great with food! 🍽️ Fresh prawns on a summers day or a golden roast chook." - Kate Goodman, our Consultant Winemaker
Treat yourself to a glass on Chardonnay Day, just as good in winter as in summer!
Pictured here: Our NOW (Natural Organic Wine) Chardonnay 💛
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Wine your way, on National Wine Day 🥂
Who can spot the sneaky bee? On World Bee Day we would like to thank these busy little critters for all they do for mankind 🐝
#worldbeeday #mclarenvalewine #biodynamicwine #organicwine
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Here is our winemaker Ash taking a barrel sample 🔥 keeping a close eye on how the wine is developing, to send it for bottling at the ideal moment!
#mclarenvalewine #biodynamicwine #organicwine
Great to see these little creatures braving the cold and still coming to visit our vineyards 🐝
With the rain taking a break this weekend, we hope to see you too!
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Happy World Tapas Day to all! With our mediterranean varietals - Graciano, Grenache and Tempranillo - it's a match made in heaven! 🍤🍢
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Bottling... a (swipe) journey! Come along this public holiday Monday for our 2021 NOW vintage release event - free tastings of our freshly bottled NOW (Natural Organic Wine) range 🐢
More info: https://fb.me/e/26gasXFN1
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Quite the line up! Our 2021 Vintage NOW (Natural Organic Wine) range will be released on the Queen's Birthday 👑 free tastings of these beautiful wines on the day and Chimichurri Grill Argentinian food truck, what's not to love? 😍
(Check out our Facebook page for more details)
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
World Environment Day 🌏 Celebrating all living things!
#worldenvironmentday #mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Exciting news! 🎊 the talented Owen Giovine has been appointed Assistant Winemaker with us!
There you have it! The last of our 2021 reds going into barrel... time to add an elegant and spicy finish 🤩
Your dose of green is waiting for you this weekend 🌳 McLaren Vale bringing the goods!
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
"On top of Chardonnay just being delicious, its great with food! 🍽️ Fresh prawns on a summers day or a golden roast chook." - Kate Goodman, our Consultant Winemaker
Treat yourself to a glass on Chardonnay Day, just as good in winter as in summer!
Pictured here: Our NOW (Natural Organic Wine) Chardonnay 💛
#mclarenvalewine #organicwine #biodynamicwine
Wine your way, on National Wine Day 🥂
Who can spot the sneaky bee? On World Bee Day we would like to thank these busy little critters for all they do for mankind 🐝
#worldbeeday #mclarenvalewine #biodynamicwine #organicwine
