COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
Claymore Wines
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Dark Side of The Moon Shiraz 2018 from Claymore Wines is a Shiraz from South Australia's Clare Valley. The wine's name is inspired by the iconic Pink Floyd album, reflecting the winery's connection to music. Claymore Wines was established in 1997 by Anura Nitchingham, who combined his interests in wine, music, and football. The winery is situated in the Clare Valley and cultivates its own vineyards, also sourcing fruit from cooler neighboring regions to enhance the wine's structure and acidity. This wine is part of a collection that emphasizes a contemporary and approachable winemaking style.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Label inspired by Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' album.
Fact 02
Founded by a wine, music, and football enthusiast.
Fact 03
Family-friendly winery welcomes pets on leads.
Fact 04
Fruit sourced from dry-grown, low-yielding vines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Dark Side of The Moon Shiraz 2018 is produced by Claymore Wines using fruit from their own dry-grown, low-yielding vineyards in Watervale and Penwortham, supplemented by grapes from cooler regions like Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale. This approach aims to build structure and acidity into the wine. The vineyards are managed with minimal irrigation. Aging in oak, likely barriques, contributes notes of spice and cedar to the wine. Claymore Wines is known for its contemporary winemaking style.
