COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
First Drop Wines
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Mother's Milk Shiraz from First Drop Wines, vintage 2022, is a 100% Shiraz from the Barossa Valley, South Australia. The wine's name reflects its lush, flavorful, and approachable character, designed for versatility. First Drop Wines, founded in 2004 by John Retsas and Matt Gant, is based in the Barossa Valley and aims to create wines that tell a story. The Barossa Valley is a renowned region for Shiraz, known for producing wines with depth and character. This particular vintage is noted for its vibrant fruit and balanced structure. The wine is also vegan-friendly.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Consistently recognized on Wine Spectator's Top 100 list.
Fact 02
Named 'Mother's Milk' for its lush, comforting, and flavorful profile.
Fact 03
Embraces a 'no-sledgehammer' approach to winemaking.
Fact 04
Vegan-friendly status.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Mother's Milk Shiraz undergoes destemming and crushing before fermentation at 20-25°C for 6 days. Following fermentation, the wine is matured for 10 months in three and four-year-old French oak hogsheads. Malolactic fermentation occurs in French oak. The winemaking approach prioritizes purity and drinkability, with minimal oak influence to ensure the fruit character remains prominent.
