Today’s Wine Story: Vinaceous Wines Snake Charmer Shiraz 2015
The Vinaceous Wines Snake Charmer presents old vine McLaren Vale Shiraz. Carefully handpicked and fermented in open-topped tanks. And matured in the finest American and French oak for 12 months. A wine deep in color, rich in heady ripe fruit aromas and blessed with fleshy mouth-filling flavor. From Winemaker Michael Kerrigan
What is it: Australian Shiraz from McLaren Vale
Price: $14.99 on sale from $25
Link: Vinaceous Snake Charmer Shiraz 2015
Pairs with: Grilled Red & White Meats, Comfort Foods
Ratings: 91 Points Wine & Spirits
Why WBOTD chose it:
⇒ $15 a bottle for a great Summer barbeque wine
⇒ You can drink now or cellar for a few years
⇒ Unpretentious, drink with friends who know wines – yet inexpensive enough for those that don’t
⇒ Love the name and the label
⇒ Vinaceous Wines is a winery you should get to know
⇒ Good availability
Winemaker Michael Kerrigan
With over 30 years’ experience puts Mike amongst the best winemakers in the country. And having made wine in both the Great Southern and Margaret River, he knows where the best vineyards are and how to fulfill the potential of the fruit of these vines. While having worked with great wineries past and present, Mike now includes Vinaceous Wines and the Right Reverend V in his already impressive portfolio. Furthermore, a former finalist for the coveted Australian Qantas Winemaker of the Year award. Mike brings his passion for quality wine, his genuine enthusiasm for his craft. And of course, his incredible talent to ensure every grape he ferments becomes one of the finest wines in the country. Vinaceous Wines Snake Charmer demonstrates that passion
About Vinaceous Wines
Vinaceous Wines (established 2007) is also owned and operated by marketer Nick Stacy & winemaker Mike Kerrigan. Notably part of the new movement of non-traditional wine producers. While choosing to source grapes from the best vineyards in the premium maritime climate wine regions of Margaret River, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale to make their unique range of wines. As well as the usual French varietals, Vinaceous champions emerging new varietals such as Pinot Grigio, Vermentino, and Tempranillo.
With beautiful, original artwork inspired by the late 1800’s theatrical billboards. In addition, they have received international acclaim & awards. And have come to represent a ‘traveling carnival’ of characters! Also, awarded the producer rating of FIVE STARS in the 2016 James Halliday Wine Companion. As a result, the Vinaceous Wines legend continues to grow.
