Smokin Gun Shiraz Cabernet

Tasting Notes 🍷

• Colour: Deep rich crimson red.
• Nose: Ripe red berry fruit characters with hints of spice, driven by the Great Southern Shiraz component.
• Palate: A generous and rich wine with soft tannins and persistent flavours of ripe plum and berry fruits. A fruit-forward profile complemented by subtle spice and toasty oak nuances.

Winemaking Process

This blend comprises 55% Shiraz, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 19% Merlot, sourced from the Great Southern and Margaret River regions. The wine was crafted under the expertise of viticulturist Glen Harding, focusing on creating a harmonious and approachable profile. With an alcohol content of 14.5%, pH of 3.62, and total acidity of 6.01 g/L, this wine offers a balanced and enjoyable experience.

Vintage Description

The 2022 vintage in Western Australia presented ideal conditions, allowing for the cultivation of high-quality fruit. The combination of Shiraz from Frankland River and Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, along with Merlot, has resulted in a wine that is both rich in flavour and balanced in structure.

Blend

• Shiraz: 55%
• Cabernet Sauvignon: 26%
• Merlot: 19%

Analysis

• Alcohol: 14.5%
• pH: 3.62
• Total Acidity: 6.01 g/L
• Residual Sugar: 0.24 g/L

Food Pairing Suggestions 🍽️

• Grilled Meats: Pairs wonderfully with barbecued lamb chops or beef skewers.
• Pasta Dishes: Complements tomato-based pasta like spaghetti Bolognese.
• Cheese Platters: Enjoy alongside a selection of mild to medium cheeses.

Cellaring

While crafted for immediate enjoyment, this wine can be cellared for up to 2 years to allow for further development of its flavours.

FAQ: Wine Terms 🤔

• Shiraz: Known as Syrah in other parts of the world, Shiraz is a dark-skinned grape variety that produces wines with rich, spicy, and fruity characteristics.
• Cabernet Sauvignon: A prominent red grape variety celebrated for its deep colour, robust tannins, and flavours of dark fruits and herbs.
• Merlot: A versatile red grape variety that adds softness and richness to blends, offering flavours of plum, cherry, and chocolate.
• pH: A measure of the wine’s acidity; lower pH indicates higher acidity, contributing to freshness and longevity.
• Total Acidity (TA): Represents the combined concentration of all acids in the wine, influencing its crispness and balance.

Serving Temperature 🌡️

• Chilling Instructions: If stored at room temperature, place the bottle in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
• Decanting: Being a young wine it will certainly benefit from 60-90 minutes of decanting.

Learn About Warner Glen Wines

Led by partner and viticulturist Glen Harding, the Warner Glen wine Range is dedicated to crafting exceptional wines that excel in every aspect.

The cornerstone vineyard is the Jindawarra Vineyard, situated south of Karridale (Margaret River) boasting 34.6 hectares of vineyard planted area. Positioned on north-facing slopes with gravelly loam soils, this vineyard provides an optimal environment. Located just 6 kilometres from the Southern Ocean and 4 kilometres from the Indian Ocean, the vineyard benefits from cooling sea breezes, preventing extreme temperatures.

The plantings on our Jindawarra vineyard include 3 hectares of the Pinot Noir Droopy clone.

Glen’s vision involves a hands-on approach to vineyard management through to final production, ensuring the creation of outstanding value-for-money wines, lead by winemaker Andrew Vesey.