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The Pioneer
Shiraz
2014
Result Bronze 0
Result Silver 0
Result Gold 0
Result Max 0
Result Trophy 0
This pinnacle release Shiraz is crafted from the very finest fruit selection and is entirely estate grown and bottled on the Taylor family estate in the Clare Valley, South Australia.
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Accolades
Honours and awards
- Wine Show
- Award
- Berliner Wine Trophy 2017
- Grand Gold
- International Wine Awards 2017
- Great Gold
- Sakura Japan Womens Wine Awards 2018
- Double Gold
- El Concurso International Vinus 2017
- Double Gold
- Stuttgart International Wine Competition 2018
- Gold
- Mundus Vini International Wine Awards 2018
- Gold
- World Wine Championships Awards BTI 2018
- Gold
- TERRAVINO Mediterranean International Wine & Spirit Challenge 2017
- Gold
- Gilbert & Gaillard International -Guides Des Vin 2017
- Gold
- Wine & Barrel Alliances-Du-Monde International Competition 2017
- Gold
- Intervin Wine Awards 2017
- Gold
- Wine Showcase Magazine New Release Tasting 2017
- Gold
VITAL STATISTICS
Wine details
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At release, the wine is a deep crimson red with vibrant rose, purple hue.
Fresh aniseed, hints of polished leather, dark chocolate, plum and spice with subtle smoky oak. Tightly knitted aromas unwind with aeration.
This a seductive wine with luxurious layers of berry fruit, spicy fruitcake, licorice & sweet leather. The palate is full and generous but with precision to the structure. Velvety tannins mingle harmoniously with the fruit characters. The wine concludes on the palate with a lingering finish.
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Post MLF, the wine was matured in a selection of AP John and Vicard fine-grained American oak barrels – 40 % in new oak and the balance in a selection of one, two & three year old barrels. After 12 months a painstaking barrel selection assessment was undertaken to identify those parcels deemed as ‘exceptional’ and these were returned to barrel for a further 10 months maturation prior to bottling in May 2016.
The growing season in the lead up to vintage 2014 saw average autumn & winter rainfalls and temperatures in line with long term averages. The rainfall for spring was below average; however vine vigour was good due to the presence of subsurface moisture. During the first week of December there was a cool change & 16 mm of rain fell. The rest of Dec and first half of Jan were dry & warm with no heatwaves due to regular cool changes. From mid-Jan to mid-Feb, hot conditions delayed véraison and harvest commenced early. A big downpour of rain mid-Feb bought the hot conditions to an end, conditions were then mild with cooler than average temperatures. These cooler conditions retained acid levels and slowed sugar development, crucially allowing time for the flavours to develop. The mild conditions continued through March, allowing ideal tannin & flavour development.
Clare Valley
- Acid: 7.07
- Alc %: 14.5
- PH: 3.49
- Residual Sugar: 0.49
Up to 20 years from vintage.
Colour At release, the wine is a deep crimson red with vibrant rose, purple hue.
NoseFresh aniseed, hints of polished leather, dark chocolate, plum and spice with subtle smoky oak. Tightly knitted aromas unwind with aeration.
PalateThis a seductive wine with luxurious layers of berry fruit, spicy fruitcake, licorice & sweet leather. The palate is full and generous but with precision to the structure. Velvety tannins mingle harmoniously with the fruit characters. The wine concludes on the palate with a lingering finish.
Post MLF, the wine was matured in a selection of AP John and Vicard fine-grained American oak barrels – 40 % in new oak and the balance in a selection of one, two & three year old barrels. After 12 months a painstaking barrel selection assessment was undertaken to identify those parcels deemed as ‘exceptional’ and these were returned to barrel for a further 10 months maturation prior to bottling in May 2016.
The growing season in the lead up to vintage 2014 saw average autumn & winter rainfalls and temperatures in line with long term averages. The rainfall for spring was below average; however vine vigour was good due to the presence of subsurface moisture. During the first week of December there was a cool change & 16 mm of rain fell. The rest of Dec and first half of Jan were dry & warm with no heatwaves due to regular cool changes. From mid-Jan to mid-Feb, hot conditions delayed véraison and harvest commenced early. A big downpour of rain mid-Feb bought the hot conditions to an end, conditions were then mild with cooler than average temperatures. These cooler conditions retained acid levels and slowed sugar development, crucially allowing time for the flavours to develop. The mild conditions continued through March, allowing ideal tannin & flavour development.
Clare Valley
- Acid: 7.07
- Alc %: 14.5
- PH: 3.49
- Residual Sugar: 0.49
Up to 20 years from vintage.
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