Region: Greenock, Barossa Valley

Some extraordinary wine comes out of the subregion of the Barossa around the township of Greenock and it is one of our favourite areas to explore. Greenock is further south and west than Moppa but still very much considered Northern Valley. It is very different to Moppa as here we are off the plains and into rolling hills which will alter the climate and create much more vineyard to vineyard variation.

The base wine for this blend (88%) was picked quite early and therefore missed the heatwave that made life quite difficult for winemakers in 2008. The result is a relatively low alcohol wine at 13.3%. This was grown on roadside vines that are owned by the Local Council – hence “Crown Land”. 10% of a bolder Greenock shiraz was added – this wine provides the whiff of oak – and 3% Stockwell Shiraz 2009 (Kalleske).

Quite dense and concentrated with some tarry flavours – good length and structure. Medium term cellaring.

101 dozen were made.