Meerea Park Individual Vineyard Hunter Valley 'The Aunts' Shiraz 2022 - 6 Bottles

Winery Background

Meerea Park is a family‑run estate in Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, led by Rhys and Garth Eather. “The Aunts” Shiraz is sourced from a single old‑vine vineyard planted in the 1830s by pioneer women of the Eather family, reflecting the property’s deep history and enduring viticultural sites.

Vineyards and Vintage Conditions

The grapes come from the low‑yielding old‑vine Homestead block in Pokolbin. The 2022 season returned to more typical Hunter Valley conditions, warm days paired with cooling evenings supporting ripeness while retaining classic acidity and structure.

Winemaking Process

Fruit was hand‑harvested, open‑fermented and then matured for 20 months in French hogsheads, 35 % of which were new oak. Racking was done regularly to clarify the wine before bottling under screwcap, ensuring purity of expression and age‑worthiness.

Tasting Notes

Deep crimson in the glass with aromas of dark plum, black cherry, spice and herbal notes. The palate is medium‑bodied with rich berry flavour, integrated tannins, savoury lift and fine length. The oak presence is poised, balancing fruit without dominating .

Food Pairing

Best with lamb or veal dishes, roast beef or aged hard cheeses. The wine’s structure and savoury fruit character also complement spiced or root‑vegetable vegetarian dishes.

Story Behind the Wine

Named in honour of the three aunt figures who laid down the homestead vineyard, “The Aunts” Shiraz is a tribute to early vineyard history. The 2022 vintage brings bold character without heaviness, distinguished, site‑true and ready to enjoy now or lay down for further development.