Smooth and accessible, this fun-filled, fruity Shiraz shows pure red and black fruits with some gentle floral and oak flavours in the background.

What’s in a name?
Baldrick was created for wine enthusiasts of the London gastro pub movement. The name was inspired by the much-loved character in the well known Black Adder TV series. Baldrick is a colourful but simple bloke, without airs and graces. He’s the perfect ambassador for this fun-filled, fruity Shiraz!

Vineyards: Initially only the younger vines were used for this blend, but as the vines are no longer so young, we select the blocks and clones which provide more aromatics and a more accessible palate.

The vineyards are planted on well weathered granite derived soils on south and southeast facing slopes. In total six clones of Shiraz were planted, all making different contributions to the final wine.

Highly selective hand picking procedures are implemented to ensure that only the best fruit arrives at the winery. At picking, flavours of raspberry and blackcurrant were present in the fruit.

Winemaking: After being chilled overnight, the previous day's fruit goes through preliminary bunch sorting, after which the grapes are destemmed and berry sorting is applied. The sorted berries drop straight into open-top tanks where cold soaking takes place.

 

  

Cool fermentation with hand plunging/mixing allows the winemaker to produce a more elegant, fruit-driven profile. After fermentation, the wine is transferred to barrel for malolactic fermentation softens and enhance the subtle characteristics of the wine. Older French oak barrels were used for maturation, so as not to over-wood the wine and disrupt in subtle balance. After 11 months in barrel, the wine was blended and bottled. This Shiraz vintage contains 10% Mourvedre and 4% Viognier to lift the floral notes of the wine.

Tasting note: Opulent red and blackberry fruit, with a hint of caramel and a touch of exotic spices. The aromas glide seamlessly through to the finish across a smooth and accessible palate. Simply put, this wine was tailor-made to excite your taste buds.

Food pairing: An accessible wine and an affable chap, Baldrick Shiraz can be enjoyed with a multitude of dishes. He’ll compliment a Fillet Mignon with crème de cassis or can simply be enjoyed with a Sunday roast, mash and gravy.  He can even be enjoyed with turnip...