2021 In Praise Of Shadows Shiraz

A glorious McLaren Vale Shiraz made with no additions, that showcases the sub-regional pedigree of Blewitt Springs.
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This wine is postmarked Blewitt Springs through and through. As a region, the wines that are produced here have such a distinct and individual quality, the sandy soils proving to be one of Australia’s great viticultural zones.

Shiraz from two vineyards gets transformed into a wine showing all red and blue fruits on the nose, with a real subtle stone-ish character. On the palate it's soft, floating gently with berries, and plums dancing through the night. Yet again, that same subtle stone character and some spice peek around the corner ever so slightly, just to let you know they’re there.

There's so much to like in this bottle, showing Blewitt Springs in all its glory.

94 Points - "Peppery, spicy, a little meaty and nutty, fresh blackberry and dried raspberry. It's medium-bodied, meaty and spicy, energetic and lively, an emery board grain to tannin, cool clean acidity, slightly sappy and distinctly spicy through the finish. Cool feel, and beautifully made. IPOS is a producer to watch, and certainly, they have arrived with the excellent 2021 vintage." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

91 Points - "A ferrous, savoury, mid-weighted and immensely rewarding warm-climate shiraz. Dried salumi, iodine and a yeasty beef stock-marmite equation, ladling oodles of umami across the mid-palate. Plenty of Indian spice, ground pepper and bunchy complexity layering the pushy, vibrant finish. Delicious drinking." - Ned Goodwin MW (Halliday Wine Companion)

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    Andrew S.
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    1 year ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Worth buying

    My text may not be as elequent as the experts but, believe me, you would be hard pressed (excuse the pun) to find a more delightful medium bodied Shiraz

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The season was relatively cool allowing us to make a modern McLaren Vale Shiraz at the more elegant end of the spectrum with an electric palate of dark fruit, graphite, matchstick, and olive tapenade. Showing terrific length and layers of finesse the Shiraz is quite a-typical and highly approachable for any occasion, akin to cooler climate styles. There are no additions to this wine, the flavour, tannin and acid are as nature intended them to be.


Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Shiraz
Country Australia
Region McLaren Vale
Australian State SA
Feature Low Preservative
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
The Wine Front
Critic Score 94
91
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2021
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In Praise Of Shadows

Inspired by the Japanese literary masterpiece of the same name, In Praise of Shadows is, for want of a better term, a philosophical wine passion project from Brett Trewartha and winemaker Rob Mack.

Their range is sourced from established vineyards around McLaren Vale, many of which are certified organic and bioydnamic.

The philosophical aspect is centred around simplicity and natural energy - the wines are lo-fi, vegan-friendly, unfined, unfiltered, and are a true reflection of the natural environment in which they were the born.

Beautiful vineyard setting - McLaren Vale, SA In Praise Of Shadows

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