Wakefield Estate Label Shiraz 2021
When the Taylor family established their wine business back in 1969, they decided to create a proper 'old world' style estate in the Clare Valley. That's where the name 'Estate' comes from. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz were the very first wines released and are the heart and soul of what we do.
In the language of wine, an estate means that the vineyards and winery are in the same location. The inspiration for this came from the great producers of Bordeaux and in particular Chateaux Mouton Rothschild who famously were the first to also bottle their wines on the estate. This approach; of having ultimate control over the vineyards, winery and even bottling of the wines appealed to the Taylor family. These days the wines are still crafted and bottled on the estate although not all of the fruit is grown there.
Mainly because of the popularity of the wines, but also if fruit from other areas is of a higher quality as is the case for the Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. It's this commitment to the way our wines are crafted that has earned Wakefield Wines an enviable reputation and contributed to their continued success. Wakefield Wines have consistently won awards around the world for the quality of the wines for almost half a century.
grape varieties Shiraz
blend or single variety Single Variety
region Limestone Coast / Clare Valley
colour At release, the wine is a dark red colour with ruby red hues.
nose The wine has a wonderful aroma displaying dark plum, redcurrant and red cherry fruits along with subtle chocolate and a touch of oak derived spice.
palate The palate is plump and generous with ripe fruit characters of plum, cherry and redcurrant. Mocha coffee and subtle aniseed characters are also present along with vanillan oak to balance the fruit flavours. The wine is medium-bodied with a soft mid-palate & pleasing tannin structure. It is a well balanced wine with great texture, good length and enjoyable fruit flavours on the finish.
oak maturation The wine was matured in American oak for 12 months followed by fining, minimal filtration & bottling.
cellaring notes Crafted for immediate enjoyment but will cellar over a medium term under ideal conditions.
alcohol volume 14.50%
acid 6.30
pH 3.60
residual sugar 0.30
pack size
Single: 750ml bottle
Product of Australia, Limestone Coast, Clare Valley
When the Taylor family established their wine business back in 1969, they decided to create a proper 'old world' style estate in the Clare Valley. That's where the name 'Estate' comes from. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz were the very first wines released and are the heart and soul of what we do.
In the language of wine, an estate means that the vineyards and winery are in the same location. The inspiration for this came from the great producers of Bordeaux and in particular Chateaux Mouton Rothschild who famously were the first to also bottle their wines on the estate. This approach; of having ultimate control over the vineyards, winery and even bottling of the wines appealed to the Taylor family. These days the wines are still crafted and bottled on the estate although not all of the fruit is grown there.
Mainly because of the popularity of the wines, but also if fruit from other areas is of a higher quality as is the case for the Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. It's this commitment to the way our wines are crafted that has earned Wakefield Wines an enviable reputation and contributed to their continued success. Wakefield Wines have consistently won awards around the world for the quality of the wines for almost half a century.
grape varieties Shiraz
blend or single variety Single Variety
region Limestone Coast / Clare Valley
colour At release, the wine is a dark red colour with ruby red hues.
nose The wine has a wonderful aroma displaying dark plum, redcurrant and red cherry fruits along with subtle chocolate and a touch of oak derived spice.
palate The palate is plump and generous with ripe fruit characters of plum, cherry and redcurrant. Mocha coffee and subtle aniseed characters are also present along with vanillan oak to balance the fruit flavours. The wine is medium-bodied with a soft mid-palate & pleasing tannin structure. It is a well balanced wine with great texture, good length and enjoyable fruit flavours on the finish.
oak maturation The wine was matured in American oak for 12 months followed by fining, minimal filtration & bottling.
cellaring notes Crafted for immediate enjoyment but will cellar over a medium term under ideal conditions.
alcohol volume 14.50%
acid 6.30
pH 3.60
residual sugar 0.30
pack size
Single: 750ml bottle
Product of Australia, Limestone Coast, Clare Valley
When the Taylor family established their wine business back in 1969, they decided to create a proper 'old world' style estate in the Clare Valley. That's where the name 'Estate' comes from. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz were the very first wines released and are the heart and soul of what we do.
In the language of wine, an estate means that the vineyards and winery are in the same location. The inspiration for this came from the great producers of Bordeaux and in particular Chateaux Mouton Rothschild who famously were the first to also bottle their wines on the estate. This approach; of having ultimate control over the vineyards, winery and even bottling of the wines appealed to the Taylor family. These days the wines are still crafted and bottled on the estate although not all of the fruit is grown there.
Mainly because of the popularity of the wines, but also if fruit from other areas is of a higher quality as is the case for the Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. It's this commitment to the way our wines are crafted that has earned Wakefield Wines an enviable reputation and contributed to their continued success. Wakefield Wines have consistently won awards around the world for the quality of the wines for almost half a century.
grape varieties Shiraz
blend or single variety Single Variety
region Limestone Coast / Clare Valley
colour At release, the wine is a dark red colour with ruby red hues.
nose The wine has a wonderful aroma displaying dark plum, redcurrant and red cherry fruits along with subtle chocolate and a touch of oak derived spice.
palate The palate is plump and generous with ripe fruit characters of plum, cherry and redcurrant. Mocha coffee and subtle aniseed characters are also present along with vanillan oak to balance the fruit flavours. The wine is medium-bodied with a soft mid-palate & pleasing tannin structure. It is a well balanced wine with great texture, good length and enjoyable fruit flavours on the finish.
oak maturation The wine was matured in American oak for 12 months followed by fining, minimal filtration & bottling.
cellaring notes Crafted for immediate enjoyment but will cellar over a medium term under ideal conditions.
alcohol volume 14.50%
acid 6.30
pH 3.60
residual sugar 0.30
pack size
Single: 750ml bottle
Product of Australia, Limestone Coast, Clare Valley
