Minotaur Reserve Shiraz 2023

Name: Minotaur Reserve Shiraz 2023
Brand: Maxwell Wines
SKU: 23MRS
Price: 150.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$150 | $120 Club Price

Minotaur Reserve Shiraz

Tasting Notes

Color & Aroma

Bright, dark blueberry and blackberry fruits. Hints of oak, dark chocolate and mixed spice.

Palate

Dense, lush dark brambly fruits. Bold and rich yet elegant and nimble on the palate. Dark chocolate, coffee bean and liquorice. Layered, complex fruits, mixed spice and oak intertwined seamlessly.

Pairing

Beef short rib with onion soubise

Cellar

15+ years

About

A feature of the Maxwell estate is the conifer maze in front of the winery. Many visitors to the estate take time to stroll down its paths. A labyrinth is a circular maze that in ancient Greek mythology secured the fearsome might of the half man / half bull Minotaur for King Minos of Crete. We have created the Minotaur label to convey the power and intensity contained within this, our Reserve Shiraz.

Maxwell_Minotaur_Reserve_Shiraz_2023_Tasting_Note.pdf

Technical

Varietal

Shiraz

Varietal

McLaren Vale

Alcohol

14.5

PH

3.47

TA

6.5 g/L

Residual Sugar

2.52 g/L

Winemaking

Vintage Conditions

The 2023 vintage will be remembered by many as a challenging year in the vineyard, especially during Spring with regular rain events causing increased disease pressure. Thankfully, McLaren Vale's vicinity to the ocean prevailed with sea breezes reducing mildew outbreaks. Vintage began 2-3 weeks later than a 'normal' vintage, with yields lower than average. The slow ripening and cool temperatures provided fantastic colour in reds.

Maker Notes

24 months in seasoned French oak hogsheads.