Silver Sands McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020

Sourced from our Aldinga vineyard on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula known for its white sands and clear waters. The vineyard sits on fertile Ngaltinga clay soils where vines meet the sea. A Mediterranean climate and cooling breezes between the Mount Lofty Ranges and Gulf St Vincent create ideal conditions for exceptional Shiraz. It features grey and green clays. The vineyard soils require careful watering as they can crack during the hot summers.

Due to the heavy, moisture retaining clay, it heavily influences the style of wines produced here due to the moisture retention which are highly prized by local winemakers. Our dedicated team work together to transform and create truly remarkable wines from this small sub region of McLaren Vale. Unique to their origin, we limit fruit yields and encourage small, concentrated berries which produce rich red wines which are full bodied and able to be aged for extending periods. Hand tended, sorted, naturally fermented, hand plunged and pumped over to extract the perfect balance of colour, flavour and tannin. Aged in new and old French and American Hogshead barrels for up to 24 months.

Intense dark berries - cherry and plum at the forefront with layered notes of dark chocolate, spice and liquorice.

Full bodied palate with dark berry flavours of cherry and plum whilst dark chocolate, mocha, earth and spice provide complexity. Velvety smooth mouth feel balanced by a touch of tannin and lovely lingering elegant oak finish.

Awards

96 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

95 Points - Russell Gallagher Vinomasters
"Deep garnet, the nose is concentrated and inviting with ripe blackberry, dark chocolate, savoury herbs and subtle spice. On the palate it delivers classic McLaren Vale plush power wrapped in fine velvety tannins and excellent fruit intensity. The finish is long, savoury and moreish, carrying mocha and black pepper through a structured yet generous and savoury frame. Drinking superbly now with grilled meats or hearty dishes, it has the fruit and structure to cellar gracefully for 10+ years. Excellent quality with real depth and character."

94 Point Rated & 5 Stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"Complex and enticing, the wine shows blackberry, dried flower, game, warm spice, and toasted nut characters on the nose. It's succulent and plump in the mouth with a velvety texture and fine-grained tannins, making it splendidly structured and balanced with a persistent, supple finish. At its best: now to 2032. $100.00. Aug 2026."

93 Point Rated - Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot
"A change of pace from these guys, the Shiraz here is sourced from McLaren Vale and the wine given extra time in the cellar before release. Deep blood red in colour with a dark russet rim, this is a savoury style of Shiraz, evidenced by the earthy notes which are to the fore. There are hints of mushrooms, coffee grinds, dried herbs, cold tea and black fruits, though the palate moves to a sweet core of chocolate and blackberries. Seamless in structure, there is impressive length here. Enjoy this over the next ten to twelve years."