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Shinas Estate

2023

‘The Executioner’

Red Blend   |   Barossa Valley - Australia
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About

‘The Executioner’ has been the Judge’s take on a ‘reserve’ wine. As His Honor has transitioned from being hands-on to a figurehead for the brand, his vision for this wine has never changed.  His long-time friend Stephen Black and his family at Small Gully oversee the production now.  This remains a wine of power but with sanity.  The move to Barossa fruit was necessary for ease of production while keeping the similar style that George has been known for over the decades.

The grapes are picked on flavor at optimum ripeness, and destemmed but the berries left intact.  The Viognier component was co-fermented with Shiraz, while the Cabernet was fermented separately.  After up to 10 days on skins, the lots are pressed and kept separate in a combination of American & French 300L barrels for maturation.  After a short aging period of 8 months in wood, the final blend was established and racked to tank to settle naturally without any fining and with a sterile filtration and gentle sulfur addition.  The tank was sealed up for an additional 14 months prior to being bottled.

Stats

  • Grapes: 90% Shiraz - 8% Cabernet Sauvignon - 2% Viognier
  • Vineyard: A single site in Marananga
  • Vine Age: Average: 41-years-old
  • Soil Type: Calcareous brown sandy loam over clay
  • Viticulture: Conventional
  • Fermentation: Inoculated – stainless-steel (100% whole-berry)
  • Skin Contact: 6 days
  • Aging: 8 months in seasoned 300L French barrels followed by 14 months in stainless-steel
  • Alcohol: 15.2%
  • pH: 3.47
  • Total Acidity: 6.7 g/L
  • Total SO2: 88 ppm
  • Total Production: 950 cases
  • UPC: 872061000400
  • SRP: $24.99

Tasting Note

The hue is rich, shifting from garnet to terracotta, indicating deep extraction and oak maturity. Aromas reveal velvety earthiness, evolving into dark berries and cocoa. The palate showcases lively red fruits, a spicy kick, and plenty of oomph from the generous alcohol this vintage. The wine feels weighty, yet offers substance without heaviness.

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Producer


Shinas Estate

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Barossa Valley

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Australia

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