Porongurup Single Vineyard Shiraz 2022

Tasting Notes:

The Dukes Vineyard Single Vineyard Shiraz 2022 pours a medium-deep magenta with purple edges, drawing you in with its intense and complex bouquet. On the nose, dark boysenberry, blackberry, and black cherry mingle with black truffle, lavender, and hints of baking spices, cracked black pepper, and cured charcuterie.

On the palate, the wine delivers a rich mix of dark forest berries, particularly blackberry and mulberry, with a fine, powdery tannin structure. The mouthfeel is juicy and generous, with fresh lavender and hints of cedar, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and bramble contributing to its complexity. The finish is long, refined, and focused, with subtle notes of olive brine adding a savoury touch.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Roast Lamb: The deep flavours of the wine pair wonderfully with the rich, savoury profile of roast lamb, especially with a rosemary and garlic crust.
• Grilled Steak: A perfectly cooked steak, especially with a balsamic reduction or pepper sauce, is a great match for this wine’s bold structure.
• Slow-Cooked Beef Stew: The wine’s richness complements the deep, slow-cooked flavours of a hearty beef stew.
• Mature Cheeses: This Shiraz works excellently with aged cheeses like cheddar or blue cheese, offering a lovely contrast in flavour.

Best Serving Temp:

Serve the Duke’s Vineyard Single Vineyard Shiraz at 16°C to 18°C to fully enjoy its dark fruit flavours and complex spice character.

• If storing at room temperature (22°C): Place the bottle in the fridge for about 20-30 minutes before serving.

Additional Information:

• Grape Variety: Shiraz
• Region: Great Southern, Western Australia
• Sub-region: Porongurup
• Alcohol: 13.8% by Vol | 8.2 Standard Drinks
• Closure: Screwcap
• Vintage: 2022
• Volume: 750ml

Technical Terms Explained:

• Velvety Tannins: The smooth, plush feel on the palate, often achieved through fine tannin structure, which enhances the wine’s mouthfeel and overall balance.
• Oak Integration: The process by which the wine absorbs flavours from the oak barrels during ageing, contributing notes of vanilla, spice, and sometimes a smoky character.
• Ageing Potential: This refers to the wine’s ability to develop more complex flavours and aromas over time. Wines with a solid tannin structure and good acidity, like this Shiraz, tend to improve with age.
• Tannins: Natural compounds in grape skins, seeds, and stems that contribute to a wine’s structure and mouthfeel. In this Shiraz, the tannins are fine and powdery, providing a smooth but firm texture.

Learn About Duke’s Vineyard

Duke’s Vineyard is nestled between the picture-perfect Stirling & Porongurup ranges of Western Australia, in the Great Southern Wine Region. Duke’s wines is a family-owned, boutique winery that has achieved many outstanding accolades over a 20 plus year history including being awarded Best Australian Wine of the Year in 2019 James Halliday’s Wine Companion.

Dukes Winery has an award-winning collection of dry Rieslings, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz which thrive in the opulent surroundings of one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, the Porongurups.

When founders Duke and Hilde Ranson retired in 2022, Ben Cane and his partner Sarah Date stepped in to acquire Duke’s Vineyard. Ben, formerly the chief winemaker at esteemed labels in Australia and California, felt deeply privileged to take the reins of this family-owned enterprise. Duke’s Vineyard, celebrated for its role in elevating Great Southern Rieslings to prominence, entrusted Ben to carry forward its legacy of excellence, and he has done just that!

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