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2017 1860 Vines Shiraz

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    Sourced from un-grafted, pre-phylloxera Shiraz plantings that are as original as the the Estate itself, these releases are vinous history in a bottle.
    An iron fist in a velvet glove ... plum, blackberry and dark cherry fruits nestle amid dried herb, savoury and truffle notes with 18 months in French oak giving texture and spice.
    Distinction and sublime elegance ...

    About this winei

    The '1860 Vines' Story

    As original as the Estate itself, these un-grafted, pre-phylloxera Shiraz plantings are amongst the oldest in the world.
    The vines have survived Phylloxera; the vine louse that decimated Europe’s vineyards and arrived at Tahbilk in the late 1800s; as well as Mother Nature’s droughts, floods and killer frosts.

    Our '1860 Vines' planting was nominated by renowned USA Wine Spirits magazine as one of the 25 Great Vineyards of the World. The vineyards selected were those where "the terroir; the total environment of a place, including soil, climate, aspect, vine and even history is most clearly perceptible in the wine.”

    Wine auctioneers Langton’s recently released Classification of Australian Wine VII lists Tahbilk’s '1860 Vines' Shiraz releases as "Outstanding", defined as the best of Australian winemaking practices, vineyard provenance and regional voice. "The exquisite and increasingly rare 1860 Vines Shiraz; typically possesses violet, herb garden, blackberry and chocolate aromas, loose-knit gravelly tannin structures, and underlying roasted walnut and chestnut notes.”

    Since the 1979 vintage inaugural release under Alister Purbrick’s tutelage, these wines have become one of the world’s most sought-after wine collectables and, more importantly, sublime drinks.

    Tasting Notei

    Enjoy Now to 2035/2039
    Befitting of a wine made from our ancient Shiraz vines, that fittingly features an adapted 1870s label, this release shows a richness of flavour combined with a sublime elegance in character.
    Plum, blackberry and dark cherry fruits nestle amid dried herb, savoury and  truffle notes with 18 months in French oak giving texture and spice.
    Fine grained tannins linger on a prodigiously long finish and will support time in the cellar out to 2035/2039.

    Reviewsi

    Don't Just Take Our Word For It ...

    "Crushed and destemmed fruit, fermented with cultured yeast. 18 months' maturation in a combination of new and second-fill French oak.
    A timeless beauty with time on its hands. Allow it a moment to spread its vinous wings.
    This is definitely a wine to contemplate. Earth-baked and dusty – concentrated black fruits, Damson plum, woodsy spice, but then there's a sudden, beautiful moment of violets. Oak? Well, it's there in the background.
    It retains a modesty, a charming, understated grace, that is hugely appealing in a world of the super-shiraz."
    Jeni Port | Wine Companion | August 2021

    Vintage Notesi

    VINTAGE 2017
    After many years of dry winters we received average to above average rains through the 2016 winter and spring. The grapevines responded, growing vivid green canopies and setting good crop levels.
    A temperamental spring saw up and down temperatures and there were many ‘four seasons in a day’ events, and warmish rainy days. The latter caused anxiety for our vineyard managers, with the potential for mildew to develop. However good management and diligent monitoring allowed us to keep the vineyard disease free. 
    Summer seemed transient but we did have three balmy weeks through March with ripening continuing at a steady pace. The fine, albeit slightly cooler, weather lingered on in April and harvest continued steadily with very few issues but thankful that the weather did hold. 
    Vintage 2017 will be remembered as having a traditional late start with the very even and steady ripening resulting in distinct varietal flavours with bright fruit and elegant, fine structures

    Specificationsi
    Alcohol14.5%
    VarietalRed - Shiraz
    Wine RegionEstate | Nagambie Lakes
    CellaringEnjoy Now to 2035/3039
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    About The Wine

    The '1860 Vines' Story

    As original as the Estate itself, these un-grafted, pre-phylloxera Shiraz plantings are amongst the oldest in the world.
    The vines have survived Phylloxera; the vine louse that decimated Europe’s vineyards and arrived at Tahbilk in the late 1800s; as well as Mother Nature’s droughts, floods and killer frosts.

    Our '1860 Vines' planting was nominated by renowned USA Wine Spirits magazine as one of the 25 Great Vineyards of the World. The vineyards selected were those where "the terroir; the total environment of a place, including soil, climate, aspect, vine and even history is most clearly perceptible in the wine.”

    Wine auctioneers Langton’s recently released Classification of Australian Wine VII lists Tahbilk’s '1860 Vines' Shiraz releases as "Outstanding", defined as the best of Australian winemaking practices, vineyard provenance and regional voice. "The exquisite and increasingly rare 1860 Vines Shiraz; typically possesses violet, herb garden, blackberry and chocolate aromas, loose-knit gravelly tannin structures, and underlying roasted walnut and chestnut notes.”

    Since the 1979 vintage inaugural release under Alister Purbrick’s tutelage, these wines have become one of the world’s most sought-after wine collectables and, more importantly, sublime drinks.