COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
McPherson Wines
REGION
Victoria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Don't Tell Gary Shiraz from McPherson Wines is a 100% Shiraz from Victoria, Australia, with grapes sourced from the Grampians region. The wine's name originates from a story where winemaker Jo Nash pursued a premium oak aging strategy without immediate financial oversight, highlighting it as a personal project. McPherson Wines, a family-owned establishment since 1968, is known for its adventurous approach to winemaking in Central Victoria, emphasizing fruit purity and minimal intervention. The 2021 vintage benefited from the region's conditions, allowing for the development of the wine's character.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine's name, 'Don't Tell Gary', is a nod to a secret winemaking experiment.
Fact 02
It was aged in 80% new French oak puncheons for 12 months.
Fact 03
McPherson Wines has been making wine since 1968.
Fact 04
The grapes come from a 30-year-old single vineyard in the Grampians.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Don't Tell Gary Shiraz is produced using minimal intervention techniques. The grapes are gently crushed, and fermentation includes malolactic conversion. A significant portion of the wine is aged for 12 months in 500-litre French oak puncheons, with 80% of these being new. This aging process is a key element in shaping the wine's character and structure.
