2019 Mayford Shiraz

Highly Rated
Mayford |Alpine Valleys |Shiraz
Consistently one of the finest Shiraz in North East Victoria. Great stuff here from Eleana Anderson.
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Eleana and Bryan at Mayford produce some of the finest boutique wines in the Alpine Valleys. Their small vineyard in Porepunkah consistently produces fruit of epic intensity and pure class.

This is a classic cool-climate Shiraz that shows beautiful blue and black fruits against a background of woody spices and pepper. It's a brilliant example of Victorian Shiraz that has been perfectly realised by Eleana. Kudos.

Lusciously complex Shiraz from a warmer vintage in the Alpine Valleys. A heady mix of violets, coffee liqueur, anise, blood plums, dried herb, spice and smoked hickory greet the nose. Smooth, textural and balanced, the palate shows whole-bunch complexity and plenty of downright deliciousness.

Small parcels of Shiraz were selectively hand-picked over the first three weeks of March 2019 and vinified separately according to clone and harvest date. Each batch was chilled and cold soaked prior to spontaneous fermentation by indigenous yeasts. Complexity was enhanced by varying times on skins, percentages of whole berry/bunch, degrees of post ferment maceration and of course a diverse range of cooperages. Oak maturation was in French barriques for 18 months, 30% new.

Region: Alpine Valleys, VIC
Blend: Shiraz (100%)
ABV: 13.90%
Closure: 750ml
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95 Points - "Some wines, from the first sip, just seem to say: I've got this. This is one of them. It has a brooding depth, lots of top notes and all the gaps filled in between. It tastes of black cherry and plum, blueberry and ground coffee, sweet spice, cream and fragrant herbs. It hits and it carries and it lingers. In fact the finish of this wine is quite something, not just because of the assertive-but-finessed tannin but because of the extra linger; the way it stays on until the job is completely done. No stone in this wine is unturned." - Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)

96 Points - "A wine of pure class. Perfectly reflects the Alpine Valleys' ability to compete when it comes to quality shiraz. Ready for the glass or a long run in the cellar, it arrives integrated and balanced with a budding complexity. Dark plum, black berries, a shopping list of spices including anise and just a touch of intriguing eucalyptus. The ground work for a big future is set against a nuanced display of smoky oak and fine tannins." - Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)

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    Anthony D.
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    3 years ago
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Very fruity and pretty wine

    First time to try this producer and region. It’s very interesting. I expected a wine that had a lighter body as I understood that this was a ‘cool climate’ Shiraz, but it is actually medium to full bodied. Very high quality in the making and I really enjoyed it. Always good to try something new!

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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    Adam S.
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    3 years ago
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Stunning cool climate shiraz

    Stunning cool climate shiraz. Medium weight. Balanced. Spot on typical cool climate spices with dark fleshy fruits. Silky tannins.

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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    Anna L.
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    3 years ago
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love the mayford shiraz

    Great tasting drop, full bodied and lovely flavours. Would recommend to family and friends

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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