Gorgeous Shiraz Old Vine 2022

Silky, fragrant old-vine Shiraz from a Master of Wine — small batch, big character.

Crafted by Giles Cooke MW and his Thistledown team, this Shiraz comes from historic “soldier block” vineyards planted after the World Wars. Co-fermented with a touch of Zibibbo and Fiano to lift aromatics and texture, it’s a modern interpretation of Australian Shiraz: fragrant, polished, expressive.

Hand-picked from small parcels of old “’Soldier Block’ vines dating back to WWII, co-fermented in open vats, with the Italian white grape Fiano for fragrance and elegance.

Taste & Structure

• Lifted aromatics, blue fruits, spice
• Silky tannins, long finish
• Medium-full body

Food & Mood

• Ideal with lamb racks, charred eggplant, BBQ brisket
• Mood match: special-but-not-serious dinners

Why It Made the Clearance Collection

Small-batch, high-demand wine — last cases available before next release.

• Pricing For 1-12 bottles, shipping is $6.99 for Auckland, $8.99 for the North Island and $11.99 for the South Island. For 13 or more bottles, shipping is $11.99 for Auckland, $14.99 for the North Island and $17.99 for the South Island.
  
• Timing We estimate delivery to be up to 3-4 working days for urban NZ addresses, and up to 5 working days for rural delivery.
  
• Click and Collect is available from our Albany warehouse shop. See more information here
  
• We do not ship outside of New Zealand.
  
• We are unable to deliver to PO Boxes.

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