2021 Alexander Vineyard Watervale Shiraz, Mount Horrocks

• Style: Cool-Climate Shiraz
• Taste: Cherry, blackberry, toasted spice, mineral grip
• Food: Grilled beef, braised game, barbecued spareribs
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night
• Serve: Now or age 5–6 years, 14% ABV

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

This hand-picked Shiraz rewards patience. Cherry and blackberry rise over toasted spice and tobacco leaf, grounded by mineral tension and earthy tannins. The acidity sings—6.4g/L of natural brightness—while restraint rather than jammy intensity defines the profile. A wine that breathes, inviting another sip.

The Winery — Mount Horrocks

Winemaker Stephanie Toole has stewarded this Clare Valley estate since 1993, building an organic and biodynamically certified operation across multiple sites. The Alexander Vineyard at Watervale, planted in 2002 with Shiraz alone, sits 450 metres high where cool nights and limestone soils sculpt precision into every vintage. The 2021 growing season delivered low yields but exceptional ripeness; hand-picking on arrival preserved natural acidity. Vinification split the fruit: 20% foot-crushed in open fermenters and Burgundy barrels, the rest in French oak (40% new, older wood for the remainder), then blended and bottled unfined. Meticulous vineyard management and unwavering winemaking standards set the house apart.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Red-fruit clarity and savoury depth make this wine a natural companion to grilled beef, braised game, barbecued spareribs, and roast dinners. Aged hard cheeses like Parmesan shine alongside. This is Syrah & Shiraz at its food-friendly best—a full-bodied red wine with presence but no heavy hand. Drink now or age 5–6 years without worry. At 14% ABV, vegan and vegetarian-friendly. Part of our Australia selection, it brings cool-climate finesse and limestone-based character to Sunday lunch and date night alike.