Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier S-Block Shiraz, Single Block 2017 wantirna-estate Sigalas’s Assyrtiko basket trained vines

Sigalas’s Assyrtiko basket trained vines (Kouloura) average 60 years of age

the Duc de Nauves is Bordeaux made without manipulation so it is fruity

Elevated blackberry liquorice blackcurrant and dark plum scents are supported by spicy vanillin cedar

it is silky and structured

Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier S-Block Shiraz, Single Block 2017 wantirna-estate Sigalas’s Assyrtiko basket trained vinesDomaine Terlato & Chapoutier is a collaboration between legendary French wine grower, Michel Chapoutier and wine industry icon, Anthony Terlato. The single vineyard L Block is from a tiny L shaped plot that survived the 13 year drought without irrigation. South facing and at an altitude of 400m, this is a low yielding and cool block. The wine is powerful and intense but with delicate, fine tannins.