Vinaceous Snake Charmer Shiraz 2015 | Rich, layered to enjoy with grilled chicken, burgers or steaks
The Vinaceous Snake Charmer Shiraz 2015 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.
The Vinaceous Snake Charmer Shiraz 2015 can be enjoyed in its youth. And cellar for up to 8 years. While a perfect accompaniment to char-grilled meats, pork & fennel sausages and American style BBQ’s
91W&S | First of all, aromas of anise and violets, tangy black olive, and salt all combine in this lean Shiraz with plenty of underlying richness. While bright and brisk, grounded by red-earth tones in the tannins. Pour Vinaceous Snake Charmer Shiraz 2015 with lamb stew.
From the Heart of McLaren Vale
The Vinaceous Snake Charmer Shiraz 2015 is sourced from select old vine Shiraz vineyards in the heart of McLaren Vale. While these old vines are hand harvested and made using traditional techniques, basket pressed and open fermented.
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While maturing in 2 – 3 use French & American oak as selected by Vinaceous Winemaker Mike Farmilo at Chapel Hill for 12 – 14 months. The result is an exceptional, deep purple & vivid in color with bright hues. With perfumed, lifted berries and spice on the nose. Plus intense black fruits, dark chocolate and mocha notes across the mid-palate. While wonderfully rich, layered and textural; this wine literally coats the mouth. And finishes with soft, long and silky tannins and toasty oak nuances.
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.
Starting 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.