Tasting Notes
Nicknamed the 'smooth operator'. Sourced from the Howard family Somerset Vineyard where I once worked; I know this vineyard almost as well as my own. Planted in 1970 on red volcanic clay soils, over weathered limestone in Pokolbin. Picked in mid-February, the age and character of the old vines and unique vineyard shine through in this smooth elegant Shiraz. Cold soaked, fermented in open concrete fermenters with wild yeast, hand plunged, basket pressed and aged in seasoned French oak for 10 months. Great drinking any time over the next 10 years. 14.3% Alc. - Angus Vinden
Established in 1998, Vinden Estate is now under the guidance of the second generation wine maker Angus Vinden. Since taking over in 2015 has maintained the original label 'Vinden Estate' which possess a traditional Hunter style as well as producing his offshoot label allowing a more experimental approach 'The Vinden Headcase'; balancing tradition with innovation.
We handcraft our wines (literally not figuratively) on-site at our Hunter Valley vineyard and winery from hand-picked grapes using the traditional methods of open fermentation, hand plunging and basket pressing, as well as incorporating the best of modern wine making techniques. All of the wines are strictly Hunter Valley, sourcing fruit off the estate vineyard and old vine blocks mainly Somerset Vineyard in Pokolbin where Angus was mentored under the 8th generation grower Glen Howard.
Our range of wines includes the Hunter Valley's only Sparkling Alicante Bouschet, Rosé, Semillon, Verdelho, Chardonnay, Basket Press Shiraz and Tempranillo. We focus primarily on Single Vineyard wines.
- Winery Note
| Product Type | Wine Red Shiraz |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | New South Wales |
| Sub Region | Hunter Valley |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |