Hollick Wilgha Coonawarra Shiraz 2018 - 6 Bottles

Background

Hollick Estates is a boutique vineyard-based producer in Coonawarra, known for some of the region’s esteemed vineyards: Neilson’s Block, Wilgha, and Red Ridge. The Wilgha Shiraz comes from the Wilgha vineyard, established in 1987, which is one of Hollick’s core vineyard sites.

Vineyards & Vintage Conditions

The 2019 vintage in Coonawarra delivered warmth and ample sunlight with cool nights, granting fruit good maturity while preserving acidity. The vines used are from the Wilgha block, which includes some of Hollick’s older plantings. These vines are planted on shallow terra rossa soil over limestone, typical of the region, helping produce concentrated fruit with structural backbone.

Winemaking

Select parcels of Shiraz from Wilgha were carefully harvested, with strict selection of best bunches. Fermentation was managed to extract rich colour and flavour, balanced by attention to avoiding harsh tannins. The wine was matured in oak — Woodlistaustralia notes it spends “a year and a half in oak.” Oak integration is remarked upon for showing spice, vanilla and nutmeg in the aroma profile.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Vibrant red-purple hue.
  

• Aroma: Aromas of blackberry, mulberry and dark fruits, layered with vanilla, nutmeg and well-integrated oak.
  

• Palate: Dense, lush dark fruit core with seamless texture. Silky tannins, with spice and oak influence giving depth.
  

• Finish: Excellent length, balancing fruit power with oak spice and fine tannins. Designed to age further but drinking well now.
  
  

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with roast lamb or beef, game meat, rich mushroom dishes or hearty stews. Also excellent with aged cheeses. Best served at ~18°C, and decanting recommended if drinking now to open up aromas.