Silver Hammer Shiraz 2023

Name: Silver Hammer Shiraz 2023
Brand: Maxwell Wines
SKU: 23SHS
Price: 28.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$28 | $22 Club Price

Silver Hammer Shiraz

Tasting Notes

Color & Aroma

Deep purple in colour. Aromas of rich dark forest fruits with hints of toasty oak.

Palate

Vibrant, juicy dark berry fruits - blackberry and dark cherry. Layered with silky tannins, well rounded oak and bright acidity keeping everything in balance.

Pairing

Thai slow cooked beef & sweet potato curry

Cellar

Drink now or cellar for 10+ years.

About

The Maxwell winery is located on the south-facing slope of a solid limestone hill in the heart of McLaren Vale. This limestone provides excellent drainage, creating an environment perfect for shiraz vineyards of the highest quality.

The shiraz for Silver Hammer is sourced from numerous parcels on the Maxwell estate, offering a consistency of style and quality year on year.

Maxwell_Silver_Hammer_Shiraz_2022_Tasting_Note.pdf

Technical

Varietal

Shiraz

Varietal

McLaren Vale

Alcohol

14.5

PH

3.48

TA

6.33 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. Fortunately, McLaren Vale’s vicinity to the ocean prevailed with sea breezes and lower rainfall than other regions reducing the mildew outbreaks. The cool spring gave way to a mild summer and long ripening period which allowed fruit to reach optimum ripeness with lower alcohol levels.

Vintage began 2-3weeks later than a ‘normal’ vintage, with yields lower than average. The slow ripening and cool temperatures provided perfect natural acidity in whites with fantastic colour in reds

Maker Notes

12-15 months in both old and new French & American Oak