Wines from the Moppa region a deep in colour and produce intense brooding wines with flavours that tend to the mulberry and cedar spectrum. They are generous and the tannin structure ensures they will age for many years.
Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential
This wine will continue to mature until at least 2031.
A total of 1,600 bottles produced, each individually numbered.Volume - 750mL
Alcohol Volume - 14.5%
Tasting NoteVery deep, dark red-purple colour with a sweetly pepperminty and red fruited aroma as well as darker blackberries, and lots of toasty, smoky oak. Rich, sweet fruit, which is deep and plush. A gorgeous shiraz that will mature beautifully.
96 Points - Huon Hooke The Real Review
2023 Richardson Vyd. Moppa Shiraz SV 906
Vineyard Notes
The Richardson Vineyard lies on the boundary between Greenock and Moppa and marks the shift from deep loamy soils to outcrops of quarts and fractured ironstone. The vineyard was dry grown for many years but is steadily being revitalised since Brett and Elaine took over the property. The grapes for this bock come from the stonier soils of the “Top” block.
Winemaking
The grapes were fermented in small batches and after fermentation was matured in 50% new French oak for 20 months prior to bottling. Minimal intervention is used in the winemaking process and the wine is moved the minimal times prior to bottling and is not cold stabilised or filtered.
