Shinas Estate
2019 Shiraz Southeast Australia - Australia
THE GUILTY

Grapes: 100% Shiraz
Vineyard: Shinas Estate and select nearby vineyards
Vine Age: Varied: 18-68-years-old
Soil Type: Primarily sandy loam
Viticulture: Practicing biodynamic
Fermentation: Inoculated old oak fermenters and stainless-steel (100% destemmed)
Skin Contact: 2-3 weeks
Aging: 24 months in old French barriques
Alcohol: 15.7%
pH: 3.4
Total Acidity: 5.9 g/L
Total SO2: 82 ppm
Total Production: 5,400 cases

About
This wine along with its deceased sibling, The Innocent (Viognier) is what started the rise
to illustrious fame and fortune for the Judge. The days of Shallow Creek Estate were
radically altered when new marketing and branding took over leaning on Georges legal
career. What never changed though was the source of this bold value until the demand
outstripped the supply. This estate bottled Shiraz started from a single block thats first
plantings date back to 1898 and it has the concentration and power to prove it. Today, the
demand for this wine has gone crazy like the Chinese thirst for DRC and George had to
finally begin sourcing fruit from nearby vineyards.
The grapes are picked when The Judge feels the grapes are at their maximum flavor and
density, often quite late. If it wasnt for The Judges deft hand and old, gnarly vines, the
grapes would surely succumb to a fateful ending. The soil and roots allow for this to occurs
and still maintain freshness in the wine.

Tasting Note
Inky ruby. The prettiness of violet and vanilla; the work of dense, ripe, inky plum; the
foundation of firm, grainy tannin. Its a well-built house, fitted and decorated. It is energetic
with plenty of dark berry and floral notes. Fine-grained tannins give shape to the long,
sappy, appealingly sweet finish