2023 Dormilona Clayface Shiraz

Highly Rated
Margaret River shiraz organically farmed and fermented in amphora. A unique expression of the variety from boundary-pushing winemaker Jo Perry.

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Description

A welcome addition to Jo Perry's unique Clayface range here. Shiraz, made naturally without any additions.

The fruit is hand-picked from Jo's organic vineyard in Yungarra. Jo then ages it in her much-loved amphora, preserving the natural vibrancy and spice that Shiraz/Syrah, when picked nice and early, can show from this region.

It's a svelt, slippery and spicy Shiraz that has great energy and freshness. Also, being sulphur-free, it has a little wildness to it making it a unique and delightful experience to drink.

95 points
"What a welcoming drink with its bright purple, dark red hue matched to lovely aromas and flavours with everything in balance. Satsuma plums and redcurrants, warm earth, black olive tapenade and loads of spices from nutmeg, sumac to a whiff of black pepper. Barely mid-weighted yet buoyant with fine, sandy tannins plus an intriguing oyster shell/iodine character. Given its youth, let this open in the glass or decant. Either way, a delicious drink in anyone’s book."
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)

95 points - "The inaugural shiraz release, joining chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon in the Clayface range (which is always made and aged in amphora). What a welcoming drink with its bright purple, dark red hue matched to lovely aromas and flavours with everything in balance. Satsuma plums and redcurrants, warm earth, black olive tapenade and loads of spices from nutmeg, sumac to a whiff of black pepper. Barely mid-weighted yet buoyant with fine, sandy tannins plus an intriguing oyster shell/iodine character. Given its youth, let this open in the glass or decant. Either way, a delicious drink in anyone’s book." - Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)

Made from our lovely Shiraz from our little plot at Yungarra. Hand harvested, gently crushed fruit into a large amphora pot.

Fermented naturally on skins for three weeks. Then basket pressed back to amphora for settling and maturation. Simply hand bottled direct from the amphora in warmer days.

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Shiraz
Country Australia
Region Margaret River
Australian State WA
Feature Low Preservative
Natural/Lo-Fi
Organic
Women in Wine
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure DIAM Cork

Dormilona

Josephine Perry is one of the most exciting and interesting producers in Margaret River. Her Dormilona label is setting a new tone for the region.

A self-confessed 'lazy-bones' winemaker, Jo is low-intervention in the winery, instead focusing her energies on the quality of fruit that she brings in the winery.

She uses only organically and biodynamically farmed fruit from high-quality vineyards across Margaret River and the Swan Valley and is bringing an alternative styling to the hero varieties of the west.

These are natural wines with flair and originality. From vineyard to glass, Jo handcrafts each wine with love and tender hands. An authentic producer who's rightfully gaining plenty of attention.

Jo Perry and her fur baby, Humphrey Dormilona

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