COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
Tahbilk
REGION
Victoria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tahbilk Shiraz 2018 is a red wine from the Nagambie Lakes region in Victoria, Australia, produced by Tahbilk, a winery established in 1860 and family-owned by the Purbricks since 1925. The wine is made from 100% Shiraz grapes. Tahbilk is distinguished by its historic winemaking practices, including the use of original fermentation vats, and its commitment to sustainability, being a carbon-neutral operation. The winery is known for its old-vine Shiraz, with some vines dating back to the 19th century.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Tahbilk means 'place of many waterholes' in the local Daungwurrung language.
Fact 02
The winery uses original open fermentation vats over 155 years old.
Fact 03
Tahbilk is a carbon-neutral winery.
Fact 04
Some of Tahbilk's Shiraz vines are original pre-phylloxera survivors.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Tahbilk Shiraz is fermented in original open vats, some over 155 years old. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes maturation in large, aged French oak. A portion of the wine is also aged in smaller French oak barrels, which is then blended back before bottling. The grapes are sourced from vines planted from the 1930s through the early 2000s, with older vines being hand-picked and younger vines machine harvested. The winery employs sustainable viticultural practices, including composting, mulching, and water conservation, and operates as a carbon-neutral entity.
