2020 Koonowla The Tiller Shiraz

2020 Koonowla
The Tiller Shiraz

The Tiller is our most admired Shiraz harvested from the Estate’s house block in the Clare Valley’s dress circle Armagh district. Holding a special place in vigneron Nick George’s heart, the fruit has been given the royal treatment hand pruned, hand harvested, vinified expertly and matured sensitively in 50% new French oak to celebrate the cool-climate vitality of fine Clare region Shiraz. Rich plum flavours, natural spice complexities, an energy-infused palate with supportive tannins and great length. Its class shows effortlessly now with the potential to reward 5-10 years cellaring.

2020 Signature The Tiller Shiraz
96 points
— Ken Gargett (Wine Pilot)
96 points — Sam Kim (Wine Orbit)
93 points — Jeni Port (Wine Pilot)
95 points — Australian Wine Showcase

Tasting Notes

Colour

Imperial Purple

Aroma

Intense bouquet – rich, dark plum sauce.

Palate

Pure class and delightfully focused Shiraz in a cool-climate style. Richly fruited with late summer ripening raspberry flavours to the fore, subtly supported by fine French oak spice seasoning, thanks to 50% new oak influences being calmly integrated. A wine with vitality and deftly controlled energy, upright with well balanced structure and impressive length.

Food

Roasted duck with star-anise spiced prunes. Roasted beetroot & goats cheese curd.

Technical Details

Harvested

17th March 2020

Bottled

30th November 2022

Closure

Screw cap

Alcohol

14.6

pH

3.58

TA

6.23