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Chalambar Grampians & Heathcote Shiraz 2018

Chalambar Grampians & Heathcote Shiraz 2018

Chalambar Grampians & Heathcote Shiraz 2018

Overview

Overview

Chalambar Shiraz was first crafted in 1953 by Australian Winemaking legend Colin Preece. Named after the picturesque Mount Chalambar located in Victoria’s Grampians Region, this wine is a multi-regional blend of Premium Shiraz parcels sourced from some of Victoria’s finest viticultural regions.

This vintage harnesses the individual strengths and distinct characteristics of spicy, floral Grampians Shiraz complemented by juicy Heathcote Shiraz. Expect savoury spice aromas with a medium-bodied palate abundant with mulberry fruits, complex spice flavours, and fine, velvety tannins.

Varietal Shiraz
Vintage 2018
Country Australia
Region Grampians
Volume 750 mL
Closure Screw Cap
Alc/Vol 14.5%
Peak Drinking Now - 2030
Winemaker Adam Carnaby

Awards and Accolades

Awards and Accolades

93 points James Halliday

James Halliday

“A blend of spicy, fragrant Grampians and juicy Heathcote shiraz, the sum of the parts greater than the price of each. It really does take you on a broomstick ride across Central Victoria, from the cool Grampians in the west to warm Heathcote in the east.”

Food Pairing

Food Pairing

Beef
Lamb
Duck
Veg
Pizza

Taste Description

Taste Description

Nose

The perfumed nose shows bright raspberry and blueberry fruits combined with savoury spice aromas

Flavours and Palate

Soft and plush, the medium-bodied palate shows mulberry and blueberry fruits combined with complex spice flavours supported by fine, velvety tannins and mineral texture.

Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking

Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking

Grampians, Victoria

Viticulture dates back to the 1850s Victorian gold rush in the cool and dry Grampians. The golden nugget of this stunning terroir is delicate yet intensely flavoured Shiraz with compelling fragrance and spice.

Vintage Conditions

A cool winter with good early rainfall was followed by warm, dry spring conditions, resulting in excellent fruit set. Summer temperatures were average to warm, with persistent fine conditions and little rain, resulting in average yields and exceptional quality.

Adam Carnaby - Seppelt Winemaker

As a Hospitality Manager at Melbourne’s Hilton Hotel, Adam’s affinity for the wine industry became so apparent that he enrolled in a Bachelor of Wine Science degree at Charles Sturt University, graduating in 2003. In 2001 he was appointed Assistant Winemaker at Yering Station in the Yarra Valley where he remained for five years, gaining vintage experience in Burgundy in-between. Then in 2007 he moved to Margaret River to be a Winemaker at Xanadu Wines for a further five years. These days Adam proudly dons two winemaking hats, creating outstanding cool climate wines from across Victoria: in 2011 he commenced as Seppelt Winemaker and in 2016 added the responsibilities of being Winemaker for T’Gallant. He relishes the challenge of being in charge of two great Australian wine producers – Seppelt with its 165 year history and focus on cool climate sparkling, Shiraz, Chardonnay and Riesling from the Grampians, Heathcote and Henty regions; and the more eccentric T’Gallant, pioneers of Pinot Grigio and Gris in Australia based in the Mornington Peninsula.