Juniper Three Fields Shiraz 2020

Tasting Notes

• Colour: Luminous deep red.
• Aromatics: A captivating bouquet of black cherries, damsons, and smallgoods, accented by dried herbs.
• Palate: A precise and refreshing mix of ripe dark-skinned fruits, aniseed, and savoury spice. The acidity and fine tannins carry the wine to a long, sophisticated finish.

Winemaker’s Note

“A beautiful example of Margaret River Shiraz – refined, expressive, and perfectly balanced. This vintage allowed for slow ripening, ensuring vibrant fruit and impressive finesse.”

Viticulture & Winemaking

🔹 Region: Margaret River, WA

🔹 Varietal: 100% Shiraz (95.8% Estate 1973 plantings, 4.2% PT15 clone)

🔹 Harvest: Hand-picked between April 3–11, ensuring optimal ripeness.

🔹 Fermentation: Open fermenters with a mix of indigenous and cultured yeasts, including 5% whole bunch fermentation.

🔹 Maturation: Aged for nine months in large-format French puncheons & hogsheads (10% new oak).

🔹 Alcohol: 14.0% | pH: 3.56 | T/A: 6.1g/L

Sustainability & Natural Practices 🌱

🔹 Sustainably farmed vineyards, following organic principles.

🔹 Minimal intervention winemaking to preserve varietal purity.

🔹 Vegan-friendly production.

Storage & Serving Tips ❄️

🔹 Serving Temperature: 16–18°C to enhance aromatics and spice.

🔹 Decanting: Recommended for 30–45 minutes before serving.

🔹 Cellaring Potential: Drink now or cellar until 2030 for added complexity.

Food Pairing Suggestions 🍽️

🔹 Osso Bucco – A perfect match for the wine’s spice and savoury depth.

🔹 Charred Eggplant & Harissa – Complements the wine’s dark fruit and smoky elements.

🔹 Venison with Blackberry Jus – Enhances the wine’s rich, structured profile.

🔹 Aged Cheddar & Blue Cheese – Balances the wine’s acidity and tannin structure.

FAQ Wine Terms 🧐

❓ What is whole-bunch fermentation?
Including whole grape clusters (stems and all) during fermentation enhances texture, freshness, and spice complexity.

❓ Why use large-format barrels?
Larger barrels reduce the oak-to-wine ratio, ensuring subtle integration of oak while preserving fruit purity.

❓ What makes Margaret River Shiraz unique?
The region’s cooler maritime climate produces a more elegant, structured style of Shiraz, with lifted aromatics and refined tannins.