Specifications
Vintage: 2018
Region: Eden Valley
Winemaker: Joanne Irvine
Alcohol/Vol: 15%
Ideal serving: at around 17 – 19ºc and decanting or aerating prior to serving will allow this Eden Valley fruit to really open up and shine
Case Size: 3 pack
Cellaring: Enjoy now after decanting for an hour or two, or cellar under the right conditions with confidence for 15-20 years, through to 2038
2018 TWH SHIRAZ CABERNET
$369.00
3 in stock
3 in stock
Gold | 2022 London Wine Competition
The 2018 TWH Shiraz Cabernet is our first ever release of this extra special wine; the new pinnacle expression of our family vineyard, and tribute to our visionary and founder, Trev William Harch. Patriarch of Brockenchack, Trev, a lodestar for his adored grandchildren, carries this mantle willingly, driven by unreserved ambition and an unwavering enthusiasm for winemaking excellence.
Our TWH Shiraz Cabernet embraces the Australian pioneering tradition of uniting only the very best of our elegant, premium Shiraz, with only the very best of our expressive and rich Cabernet Sauvignon. A blend of 60% Shiraz and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon from our single vineyard vines, planted on the slopes below Mt McKenzie in Eden Valley. This location in the Barossa’s high country, paired with rich old vines, our choice of blend, and 24 months in brand new fine French oak, all contribute style, grace, and rich concentration to our interpretation of this ‘Great Australian blend’.
Lush choc berry nose, cool sweet berry opening to the palate followed by a literal avalanche of lush, fleshy Shiraz fruit, with a power train mid palate – solid, but with bevelled edges – sculpted around a spine of ‘not spikey’ Cabernet.
A ‘marathon length‘ streamlined palate rolling through to a very tidy finish.
Decant and enjoy now, or cellar and watch this wine develop further complexity over the next decade or two.
The 2018 TWH Shiraz Cabernet is our first ever release of this extra special wine; the new pinnacle expression of our Eden Valley vineyard, and tribute to our visionary and founder.
Our TWH Shiraz Cabernet embraces the Australian pioneering tradition of uniting only the very best of our elegant, premium Shiraz, with only the very best of our expressive and rich Cabernet Sauvignon. Our interpretation of this style delivers the best of our Eden Valley single vineyard fruit.
Lush choc berry nose, cool sweet berry opening to the palate followed by a literal avalanche of lush, fleshy Shiraz fruit, with a power train mid palate – solid, but with bevelled edges – sculpted around a spine of ‘not spikey’ Cabernet.
A ‘marathon length‘ streamlined palate rolling through to a very tidy finish.
Decant and enjoy now, or cellar and watch this wine develop further complexity over the next decade or two.
Our TWH is named in honour of our visionary and founder; Trevor William Harch. Patriarch of Brockenchack, Trevor, a lodestar for his adored grandchildren, carries this mantle willingly, driven by unreserved ambition and an unwavering enthusiasm for winemaking excellence.
First release.
Gold | 2022 London Wine Competition
“Complex, rounded character with fine tannins and aromas of smoked meat, blueberries, herbs, plums and black olives. Well-structured palate with blackberry, plums, black pepper and chocolate notes and a long finish.”
Silver | 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards
“Chocolate and cherries, ripe and juicy on the nose. Rich and luscious black fruits on the palate, ripe silky tannins, warming, concentrated.”
2018 Vintage Report
The growing season in Eden Valley started off well, with winter 2017 rainfall up slightly higher than average. In spring, drier soils, combined with warmer than average spring days meant the vine canopies grew quickly; flowering well and setting a good number of bunches. Summer rainfall for us was down on average. January and February were warm and dry, with some very warm temperatures in February. With the lower summer rainfall, growers with access to water, soil moisture monitoring, good irrigation management and healthy soils, experienced less stress – and subsequently delivered sound fruit and consistent yields. These are all practices that Brockenchack invest heavily into. The Indian summer of March and early April was what some people are calling ‘the icing on the cake’, with average temperatures, without extremes. Overall a strong, healthy crop for us.
We commenced hand picking for the 2018 vintage on the 1st of March with our Pinot Noir the first grapes to come off the vine. Pinot Grigio and Riesling were then machine picked in the first week of March. Chardonnay and Rosé came off next around mid March. Shiraz harvesting commenced in the last week of March and continued through to the 11th of April with each tier being picked at different times. The last two to come off the vines were the Grenache on the 11th, and we wrapped it up with the Cabernet on the 12th of April – seeing out an amazing vintage for Brockenchack this year.
We are delighted with the high-quality grapes and great yields that this vintage delivered. The colours and flavours in our reds are exciting and the high level of natural acids in our whites reflect our great Eden Valley characteristics. Standout varieties for our region this year include Riesling, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet, evidenced in the subsequent releases of these 2018 wines.
