Our Landmark Series presents limited release wines under distinctive depictions of Tahbilk’s much treasured attractions ... in this instance our historic vineyards.
“We don’t grow older, we grow riper.” Pablo Picasso
Unlikely that Picasso was referring to grape vines when he made this statement but in essence the same call could be applied. When young, vines are energetic and lively setting more bunches than they can fully ripen. As their age increases they adjust and bring yields into balance with a then more even ripening. Other factors like generally smaller berries with age and less canopy cover letting in more sunshine also contribute to the fruit from older vines being ‘riper’ and certainly possessing an individual character and complexity much prized from a winemaking perspective.
Here on the Estate, outside of our iconic Shiraz block planted in 1860 – amongst the oldest grape vines in the world - there is a wealth of ‘younger’ plantings, and by younger I’m meaning early and mid-1900s rather than 1800s!
Nurtured for generations along the Goulburn River, they produce fruit of remarkable character and reflect Tahbilk's deep commitment to the land and its enduring winemaking heritage.
BLOCK | Planted | Hectares |
1860 Shiraz | 1860 | 0.5 |
McLoughlan’s Shiraz | 1930s | 4.6 |
1927 Vines Marsanne | 1927 | 6.7 |
4 Rows Shiraz | 1936 | 0.6 |
Comi Shiraz | 1937 | 1.6 |
Old Shed Cabernet Sauvignon | 1949 | 4.9 |
Bryant’s Shiraz | 1966/69 | 4.8 |
Bryant’s Cabernet Sauvignon | 1968/69 | 2.9 |
