'Catkin' Shiraz
'Catkin' Shiraz
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2023 | McLaren Vale | Shiraz
The Catkin story revolves around the Hazel Tree. The Celts believed the trees that grew around them all held special powers. The Hazel Tree is arguably the quintessential Celtic Tree due to its legendary position at the heart or entrance of the Otherworld. This wine is named after the flower of the Hazel. Catkins are the cascading bunches of Hazel flowers seen in late winter signifying the origin of harvest with exploding colour and life.
New Release
Double Gold Medal - China Wine & Spirit Awards 2025
Bronze Medal - Decanter World Awars 2025
Tasting Notes:
Aroma
Deep purple in colour, the nose shows intense aromas of ripe cherry and blueberry, with hint of vibrant red fruits and cedary spice.
Palate
Rich and full flavoured yet elegant, a powerful wine without being excessively weighty. The palate is framed by supple tannins leading into luscious red fruits and elegant finish.
This wine will be enjoyed for many years to come.
Vineyards:
Catkin is blended from four parcels of wine, each from a unique micro-climatic region of McLaren Vale. The first from Whites Valley producing wines with textural tannins and great flavour depth. The second from McLaren Flat is off the vineyard surrounding the winery, producing elegant lifted wines with fine tannins. The third from Blewitt Springs produces wines with elegant red fruits and hints of menthol. And the last vineyard from Aldinga produces full bodied wines with dark fruits. The resultant blend, is one of exquisite balance, far surpassing the sum of its parts.
Winemaking:
De-stemmed into open fermenters as whole berries. Plunged 2 times daily for 10 days, then pressed to finish fermentation and undergo malolactic fermentation in barrel (new & seasoned French oak). Batches kept separate until blending after 20 months maturation.
Oak:
20 months in new & seasoned French oak.
Vintage: 2023
Region: McLaren Vale
Variety: Shiraz
Cellaring: Drink from 2025 to 2035
Harvest Dates: 27th February – 17th March
Alcohol: 14.7%
pH: 3.62
TA: 6.70
Vegan Friendly
I have had several Haselgrove wines but had not tried the Catkin Shiraz. It came as no surprise that this is top drop. We had this with fillet steak and mushrooms and the pairing was perfect. I highly recommend this wine to all.
I initially bought this on a recommendation and certainly don't regret it. Its light, smooth and (very) easy to drink!
I have had several Haselgrove wines but had not tried the Catkin Shiraz. It came as no surprise that this is top drop. We had this with fillet steak and mushrooms and the pairing was perfect. I highly recommend this wine to all.
I initially bought this on a recommendation and certainly don't regret it. Its light, smooth and (very) easy to drink!
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