Willunga 100, McLaren Vale Shiraz/ 2014 McLaren Vale, , Australia

PRODUCER Willunga 100 is in McLaren Vale, south of . The grapes come from a range of selected vineyards in McLaren Vale, including some over 80 years old. Head winemaker Skye Salter is supported by Mike Farmilo who has 40 years of experience working in McLaren Vale. Together they aim to produce unique and distinctive wines which capture the essence of the region. They use modern equipment alongside traditional winemaking techniques to ferment the small parcels of fruit arriving at the winery. The term "hundred" originates from late Saxon and Norman England and refers to an administrative unit of government, meaning that 100+ households had to live in the area to qualify for its place on the map. Willunga 100 select their fruit from small parcels just as the district was divided up into '100s', or small lots.

VINEYARDS The Shiraz fruit in this blend comes from the Mary Gordon Vineyard which is 15 years old, and the Hillside vineyard which is 21 years old. The latter is one of the first Shiraz ripening vineyards in the district located in the Sellicks Hill subregion at an elevated site with loam over limestone soils. This vineyard tends to produce bigger, bolder tannins due to the low yielding vines.

VINTAGE Despite a few heat events and a lack of rain in January, McLaren Vale ended up having a gentle ripening period and near perfect conditions for flavour development, thanks to welcome rain and moderated temperatures in February, which freshened up the vines and allowed the grapes to ripen in a steady pattern.

VINIFICATION Parcels of Shiraz were harvested in late February and March, with each one fermented separately, using open fermenters. A small part of Viognier was added with the Shiraz, giving aromatic lift, Grape Varieties 95% /Shiraz and brightness, while also helping with colour. Warm fermentation 5% Viognier temperatures combined with regular pump-overs and plunging Winemaker Mike Farmillo ensured optimum extraction. Only the best parcels were selected to produce the wine, which were matured in stainless steel as well Closure Screwcap as new and old French oak for 9-18 months. The Shiraz pressings ABV 14% were also added back into the blend to add complexity.

Bottle Sizes 75cl TASTING NOTES Notes Vegetarian, Vegan The nose offers tremendous lift of spice from the Viognier, dark black berries supported in the background by the careful use of oak. The palate is rich and luscious with the fruits dominating harnessed by supple tannins. The finish is long and lasting.

AWARDS Adelaide Wine Show, Top Gold