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2017 Eric Stevens Purbrick Shiraz

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    Selected from the most outstanding casks produced on the Estate from a particular vintage, this 2017 Shiraz is a symphony of deliciously ripe dark plum and red berry fruits is joined by a background chorus of black pepper, exotic spices and liquorice notes.
    Well integrated French oak and earthy tannins give supporting structure to a wine of style and distinction.

    About this winei

    It is difficult to talk about the "Eric Stevens Purbrick" reds without talking about the man and the history behind them.
    Founded in 1860 by a group of Melbourne businessmen (including John Pinney Bear), by 1925 Tahbilk was solely in the Bear family's hands. For a number of reasons beyond their control, the fortunes of the Estate at that time were in decline.
    Enter my family: great-grandfather Reginald Purbrick purchased Tahbilk from the Bear family with a plan to subdivide into dairy farms. Fortuitously he was convinced by grandfather Eric to continue operating Tahbilk as a winery. Eric was then handed the reins in 1931, a role that continued for over 45 vintages prior to handing the role to myself after the 1978 vintage.
    Eric remained a strong influence on the direction of Tahbilk until his passing in 1991.

    One of the first to place his faith in the future of Australian table wines, Eric was at the forefront of varietal labelling in Australia ; but perhaps his greatest legacy was to create the 'Special Bin' range of reds, beginning with a Shiraz in 1948. Selected from the most outstanding casks produced on the Estate from a particular vintage, these wines became known as 'Reserve' in 1985. From 2002 they fittingly carry his name and signature: 'Eric Stevens Purbrick'.
    And so, a new legacy with its roots firmly planted in the history of the Estate was born.
    Cheers,
    Alister Purbrick | 4th Generation

    “You can taste a character of place and feel the voices of the past. These impressive and beautifully crafted wines are wonderful expressions of Australian terroir.”
    Andrew Calliard MW ~ Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine

    Tasting Notei

    Enjoy Now to 2030/2034
    Best of a vintage’ is a mantle that this 2017 ‘Eric Stevens Purbrick’ Shiraz wears very easily. 
    A symphony of deliciously ripe dark plum and red berry fruits is joined by a background  chorus of black pepper, exotic spices and liquorice notes. Well integrated French oak and  earthy tannins give supporting structure to a wine of style and distinction, presented under  a replica 1870s Tahbilk label.
    Further complexity will develop out to 2030/2034.

    Reviewsi

    Don't just take our word for it ...

    "Named for one of the earliest figures to place his faith in the future of Australian table wine, this Shiraz is medium to dark crimson in the glass offering up aromas of anise and kitchen spices over ripe mulberry and dusty plum. Earthy and savoury with good power and concentration of fruit, strong yet balanced tannins and tight acidity in support. A fantastic food wine."
    Australian Wine Selectors | Jul/Aug 2022 | Victorian Shiraz - State of Play

    “Your classic Central Victorian shiraz in a nutshell, with a down-to-earth (literally) appeal of baked earth, Aussie bush scents mingling with ripe blackberries and woody oak spice. The palate is full and generous, with a lingering, smoky savouriness. Traditional, yes, in keeping with its namesake, who knew a thing or two and established the Tahbilk red wine style.”
    Jeni Port | www.winecompanion.com.au

    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
    CellaringEnjoy Now to 2030/2034
    Wine RegionEstate | Nagambie Lakes
    Vintage2017
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    About The Wine

    It is difficult to talk about the "Eric Stevens Purbrick" reds without talking about the man and the history behind them.
    Founded in 1860 by a group of Melbourne businessmen (including John Pinney Bear), by 1925 Tahbilk was solely in the Bear family's hands. For a number of reasons beyond their control, the fortunes of the Estate at that time were in decline.
    Enter my family: great-grandfather Reginald Purbrick purchased Tahbilk from the Bear family with a plan to subdivide into dairy farms. Fortuitously he was convinced by grandfather Eric to continue operating Tahbilk as a winery. Eric was then handed the reins in 1931, a role that continued for over 45 vintages prior to handing the role to myself after the 1978 vintage.
    Eric remained a strong influence on the direction of Tahbilk until his passing in 1991.

    One of the first to place his faith in the future of Australian table wines, Eric was at the forefront of varietal labelling in Australia ; but perhaps his greatest legacy was to create the 'Special Bin' range of reds, beginning with a Shiraz in 1948. Selected from the most outstanding casks produced on the Estate from a particular vintage, these wines became known as 'Reserve' in 1985. From 2002 they fittingly carry his name and signature: 'Eric Stevens Purbrick'.
    And so, a new legacy with its roots firmly planted in the history of the Estate was born.
    Cheers,
    Alister Purbrick | 4th Generation

    “You can taste a character of place and feel the voices of the past. These impressive and beautifully crafted wines are wonderful expressions of Australian terroir.”
    Andrew Calliard MW ~ Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine