Chapel Hill McLaren Vale Shiraz represents the quintessence of Shiraz from the renowned McLaren Vale wine region in South Australia. Crafted by Chapel Hill Winery, this wine embodies the rich history and winemaking expertise of the region, showcasing the unique terroir and varietal characteristics that have made McLaren Vale famous for Shiraz.<\/p>\n
Sourced from select vineyard sites within McLaren Vale, the grapes for this wine are carefully cultivated to ensure optimal ripeness and flavor development. The warm Mediterranean climate and ancient soils of McLaren Vale impart distinctive attributes to the Shiraz grapes, resulting in wines of exceptional depth and complexity.<\/p>\n
Upon tasting, Chapel Hill McLaren Vale Shiraz reveals a symphony of aromas and flavors. Ripe blackberry, plum, and dark cherry notes dominate the nose, accompanied by hints of spice, vanilla, and toasted oak from maturation in quality French and American oak barrels. These complex aromatics continue on the palate, where the wine displays a luscious texture and velvety tannins, balanced by well-integrated acidity.<\/p>\n
The wine’s generous fruit flavors are complemented by savory elements such as black pepper, licorice, and earthy undertones, adding layers of depth and intrigue. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with a long, lingering finish that leaves a lasting impression.<\/p>\n
Chapel Hill McLaren Vale Shiraz is celebrated for its approachable yet elegant style, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of occasions. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with hearty dishes such as grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or aged cheeses, this wine exemplifies the best of McLaren Vale Shiraz and reflects Chapel Hill’s commitment to producing wines of outstanding quality and character.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
What you come to expect from a McLaren Vale Shiraz is the opulently intense mouth coating palate which skilfully treads a fine line between strength of flavour and grace. Chapel Hill harnesses the power of the terroir and really delivers with this wine.<\/p>\n
‘Fruit is bright with plum and blueberry to the fore and the palate is medium-bodied with coffee and charry tones. Sichuan spice adds appeal to the sour cherry acidity. Very approachable now and will only get better with age – money well spent.’ – 91 Points. Courier Mail, Brisbane, Alan Hunter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11237,"template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"product_cat":[258,104],"product_tag":[170],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n