Description

Henry’s Drive Magnus Shiraz

Winemaker Notes

The majority of the fruit for Magnus Shiraz is sourced from a unique site in the Clarendon region of McLaren Vale. Harvested in early-March, it undergoes initial fermentation in open fermenters whilst being held on skins for 3 weeks and hand plunged daily. It is then transferred to French oak puncheons for malolactic fermentation and is matured for twenty two months in new, fine grained, medium toast puncheons.

Tasting

Henry’s Drive Magnus Shiraz has a complex aroma spectrum of lavender, thyme and star anise. The palate is packed with dark brooding fruits entwined with blackberry, dark chocolate and licorice. A beautifully balanced wine supported by seamless French oak and fine-grained tannins. This wine is ideally served at room temperature with Roast Venison with Yorkshire puddings or Prosciutto wrapped Fillet Mignon.

95 Pts – Vinous See their review below!

“Plush and appealingly sweet, offering concentrated kirsch, blackberry, fruitcake and vanilla flavors that possess unlikely energy for their heft. The dark berry and floral notes return on the impressively long finish, which is framed by smooth, well-knit tannins.”

Henry’s Drive Magnus Shiraz Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Dark purple
• AROMA: Rich dark fruits, lavender, thyme and star anise
• TASTE: Dark brooding fruits entwined with blackberry, dark chocolate, licorice and well integrated tannins
• FINISH: Long and smooth
• ABV: 14.4%