2021 Vinden Single Barrel Shiraz #1 Eastern Slope

The oldest sub-section of the Shiraz plantings on the famous Somerset vineyard. One of Angus Vinden's brilliant Single Barrel Shiraz releases.
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Young Angus Vinden loves to experiment and get a little creative when it comes to winemaking, and in this release of his trio of Single Barrel Shiraz releases, he explores the terroir of the Somerset vineyard block by block, slope by slope.

Using fruit from the East block, planted way back in 1966, Vinden really puts these old plantings on show. The result is a beautifully energetic expression of Hunter Shiraz, gorgeously luxurious, full-bodied and full of spice.

Another top flight release from the young Vinden.

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    Thanawat R.
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    5 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Best Smoky red

    Earthy, Smokey and nutty red. This one is going to the top of my list of a very bold and charismatic bottle of red. Do yourself a favour!!

This Shiraz was sourced from our Somerset vineyard and handpicked in February. The blocks were planted on the Eastern slope by the Howard family in the 1966 on red volcanic clay soil, over a limestone hillside in Pokolbin. This wine was one of 3 barrels selected, each vintage I separate the three aspects of the vineyard; Easterly, Northerly and Westerly to explore the ‘Terroir’. Each block is vinified separately. The fruit was cold soaked, fermented in open concrete fermenters with wild yeast, hand plunged, basket pressed and aged in a 500L French oak puncheon for 11 months.

Region: Hunter Valley, NSW
Blend: Shiraz (100%)
ABV: 13%
Closure: 750ml
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Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Shiraz
Country Australia
Region Hunter Valley
Australian State NSW
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2021
Closure Cork

Vinden Estate

Angus Vinden, the dynamic young winemaker of Vinden Wines, is redefining this beloved Hunter Valley winery. Taking over from his father a few years ago, Angus has infused fresh energy into the family label, producing exciting, modern wines that are garnering attention from the country's leading wine scribes.

He focuses on the Hunter Valley's classic Semillon and Shiraz, excelling with Tempranillo and even Chenin Blanc while exploring these varieties with a creativity and flair rarely seen in the region. Angus expanded the estate with the purchase of the historic Somerset Vineyard, a vineyard with a storied past, having provided the fruit for some of the region’s most acclaimed wines over the last 50+ years. It is a very good thing for the region that this iconic site is now in Gus' hands.

Vinden Wines is a vibrant blend of tradition and innovation, making it hands down one of the Hunter Valley's most exciting up-and-coming labels.

Winemaker Angus Vinden - Hunter Valley, NSW Vinden Estate

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