{"product_id":"2015-cellar-reserve-shiraz-3-pack","title":"2015 Cellar Reserve Shiraz - 3 Pack","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"509\" data-start=\"212\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"179\"\u003eElegant. Aged. Exceptional.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom our best barrels and finest vintage parcels, the 2015 Cellar Reserve Shiraz is a true showcase of craftsmanship and time. Now beautifully aged, this limited-release wine offers layers of complexity, depth, and refined character—crafted to reward those who appreciate a mature, premium Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"668\" data-start=\"511\"\u003eWith over a decade of careful cellaring, this reserve wine has evolved into something truly special—rich, smooth, and balanced with a long, elegant finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly a few bottles left, grab a 3 pack at under cost price as we clear the winery for a big 2026 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinery pick-up is free and Silver, Gold and WineClub members enjoy free free freight.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ORBIT: 95 POINTS \"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWonderfully maturing and gorgeously complex, the wine shows dark berry, cake spice, dried herb, game and cedary oak nuances on the nose. The palate displays excellent weight and silky texture, splendidly framed by fine grainy tannins. Sophisticated and engaging, making it highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2035.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOUR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInky dark red with ruby highlights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew leather and coffee grounds underpin the ripe plum and dark fruit aromas and sweet toasty black pepper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbundant clean flavours of ripe blueberry, plum and strawberries with subtle vanilla bean combine with spicy oak developing lovewly complexity.  Dark plums blend with peppery notes across a flavoured fill palate leading to solid finish with some acidity that indicates a long life and supple tannins that linger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from 45-year-old vines grown organically in rocky soils on the central-eastern slopes of the estate. Small open ferments were hand plunged and wild yeasts were encouraged. Post-fermentation the wines were transferred to a  selection of one and two-year-old mainly French oak Hogsheads with a few from Hungary and the United States. After 18 months in oak, the wines were racked for fining and blending prior to bottling in November 2016.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA perfect match with wagyu, big steaks, grilled pork or lamb, beef stews, and\u003cbr\u003emost charcuterie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ongoing drought resulted in small berries with lovely flavour and intensity.\u003cbr\u003eOnce again, a dry winter was followed by a warm, dry spring and heavy rain in\u003cbr\u003eJanuary provided sufficient water to make it through the season. Despite the\u003cbr\u003erain, the vintage was disease free and both the aromatics and flavours heralded\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSam Kim Wine Orbit 95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Avoca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47030926180501,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/5922\/files\/2015CellarDoorReserveShiraz3Pack.png?v=1772581938","url":"https:\/\/mountavoca.com\/products\/2015-cellar-reserve-shiraz-3-pack","provider":"Mount Avoca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}