PepperBox Shiraz

Notes of pepper

PepperBox Shiraz has flavours of blackcurrant and cherry with a spicy aroma and a silky smooth finish. This stunning Shiraz displays notes of ripe fruit and soft, round tannins. Naturally intense it is the perfect partner for great food and the ideal choice for get-togethers and special occasions with friends and family.

PepperBox complements the flavours of braised meats and its spice notes enhance BBQ flavours. It was made for experienced taste buds and taste adventurers. Crafted by the Casella Family in the land of sunshine, great coffee, wine and food. Enjoy responsibly.

Year2020

RegionSouthern Australia

TypeShiraz

Where to buy

Nutritonal information

Nutritonal information per 100g All information is in g/100ml

Alchohol (%)

14.0%

pH Levels

3.65

Energy

334kj (70cal)

Fat

0/100ml

Fat (% daily value)

Carbohydrates

0.4g/100ml

Carbohydrates (% daily value)

0.3%

of which sugars

0.7%

sugars (% daily value)

0.8%

Salt

0.04g/100ml

Salt (% daily value)

<1.0%

This wine is currently not vegan but the vintage 18 and incoming vintage 19 is vegetarian friendly.

Given wine is a natural product, variances to the above figures both within and between vintages are possible

Tasting Notes

Bring your food to life with a delicious glass of PepperBox Shiraz – wines with cracking flavour.

Our Pepperbox wines are inspired by the humble peppercorn, the king of spices, because of its ability to enhance the flavour and depth of great food. Indeed, each bottle of PepperBox wine is brimming with cracking flavours and immense fruit character which will really enhance the flavours of your next delicious meal, making it the perfect partner for great food.

PepperBox Shiraz has been carefully crafted to ensure the weight and flavour intensity of the wine is appreciated best when matched with a great dish; an intense palate of dark fruits and cracking peppery finish make it the perfect food partner.

REGION

South East Australia

COLOUR

Deep ruby with a purple hue.

ANALYSIS

Alc/Vol 14.0% RS (Glucose & Fructose) 4g/L, TA 6, PH 3.6

ENJOY

Bring your food to life with the spicy aromas and blackcurrant and cherry flavours of Pepperbox Shiraz. The wine's sublime intensity is hard to resist, especially if you are slow cooking, searing or grilling.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS

The growing season was generally drier than usual with a particularly hot December which contributed to slightly reduced yields, but with some helpful cooling as the monsoons arrive in January the fruit ripened nicely. Cooler nights into April helped to give a successful harvest.

NOSE/AROMA

Concentrated ripe blackcurrant and cherry fruits, with black pepper and light cinnamon spice, complemented by chocolate and mocha notes.

VEGAN / VEGETARIAN

Vegetarian Friendly but not Vegan Friendly

WINEMAKING

Specific parcels of fruit were selected across a variety of regions in South East Australia, including quality fruit from the warmer parts of South Australia including McLaren Value (34%) and Currency Creek (18%) with a sprinkle of Claire Valley. This resulted in a very drinkable wine offering ripe fruits and soft tannins. The fermentation of the fruit was across a span of 5-7 days at mild to warmer temperatures. Wines then spent up to 9 months in contact with a mixture of new and second-year oak prior to bottling.

PALATE

A rich and intense palate of dark fruits, complemented by velvety tannins, delivering a balanced finish.

PEAK DRINKING

Drink now or cellar for up to 5 years, but why wait?