Situated on Flaxmans Valley Rd high on top of the Barossa ranges at the very start of the Eden valley. In amongst many famous vineyards is Col & Fi Sheppards 7 acre property comprising 50+ & 80 year old Riesling , 50+ year old Semillon & 55+ & 80 year year old Shiraz.
The Riesling 2011 - 195 Dozen Made (Stelvin closure) 12.0% Alcohol
Tasting notes: - Pale straw colour with the undeniably Eden Valley nose of lime and lemon blossom with just a hint of clove. The palate is Lemon & Lime zest with slatey minerality and a crisp long finish driven by zingy acidity. Drink Now to 2020+
The Dessert Semillon 2010 - SOLD OUT
The vines are hand pruned & dry grown. The cordons were severed 3 weeks prior to hand picking and the fruit was chilled prior to the whole bunches being pressed.Tasting Notes - Quite light in colour, it gives no hint of the fuji apple nose or the boundless apple and citrus palate that finishes with just a hint of pear custard. The sugar is nicely balanced with the crisp acidity. Drink over the next 3 to 5 years.
NV Sparkling Shiraz - 70 Dozen Made - (Under Crown Seal) 14.5% Alcohol
was made by Colin Sheppard. Made in the traditional method - 13 months on lees.
Tasting Notes - Made in the Traditional Methode. Brilliant dark berry colour with very fine bubbles. Blackberries, plums, chocolate with a hint of mint on the nose. Some liquorice and nuttiness from the back of the palate. If you have the patience, would be great to lay some down. Drink Now to 2014++
2009 Shhh Cabernet - 70 dozen made (Stelvin closure) 14.5% Alcohol
was made by Colin Sheppard with the fruit coming from Moculta. Open top ferment, minimal pumping, 20 months in French Oak.
Tasting Notes - The 2009 Shhh Cabernet is 100% Eden Valley fruit, so doesn't have the leafy character that a Coonawarra Cabernet usually exhibits. The pallet shows black currant, plums and some red fruit characters. The tannins are fine and well integrated. It has a soft mouth feel with good acidity. Drink Now to 2018
2011 Drone Blend - (Stelvin Closure) 13.5% Alcohol
60% Grenache, 21% Mataro and 19% Shiraz.
Tasting Notes - To follow shortly - new release
2009 Mataro - 60 dozen made (stelviin Closure) 14.5% Alcohol
For hundreds of years the Mataro grape has been making some of the world's great wines. It may have many names, the French call it Mourvedre, Spanish call it Monastrell and Australians call it Mataro. One thing is sure, the Barossa Valley is one of the best regions to grow it.
Tasting Notes - To follow shortly - new release
The Stranger 2010 - 170 dozen made - (Stelvin closure) 14.0% Alcohol
The Shiraz was purchased from a vineyard on Gomersal Rd in the Barossa while the Cabernet came from Moculta. The blend is 66% Shiraz & 34% Cabernet. The fruit was open fermented and basket pressed. The Shiraz is matured in American Oak, while the Cabernet is matured in French, both for 15 months. The wine is unfiltered and unfined and benefits from decanting.Tasting Notes - The nose is milk chocolate and red berry fruits with the milk chocolate carrying through onto the palate along with Anise and plenty of berry fruit. Great balance and length with a hint of spice. Drink now to 2017+
The Shiraz 2009 - 70 dozen made - (Stelvin closure) 14.0% Alcohol
The Shiraz is Estate grown and is the first wine made from our own 55+ and 80 year old vines which yeilded 1 tonne to t he acre. The Shiraz is matured in seasoned & new French oak for 24 months. The wine is unfiltered and unfined and benefits from decanting.Tasting Notes - Impossibly dark with a red/purple rim. The nose of white pepper and layers of fruit is only a hint of the intense fruit and spice on the palate. Think nutmeg, pepper, mace, blueberries, blackberries and so much more. Definitely built for the long haul. This wine will improve over the next 12 years if not longer.
Drink Now to 2017+
Shiraz VP - 2010 - 60 dozen made - (Stelvin closure) 17.5% Alcohol
The wine is made using pigeage to extract colour and flavour from the skins. It is then fortified using 9 year old brandy spirit and matured in seasoned French Oak.
Tasting Notes - Positively purple in colour. It is fresh and young with musky red fruit, blueberry and ripe plum. It is a rich structured wine showing great balance.
Drink Now to 2040+
colin & fiona sheppard
po box 552, angaston, south australia 5353
ph 0411 668 949
fax 08 8565 3299email info@flaxmanwines.com.au
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