Description
Braydun Hill Vineyard produces hand pruned, single vineyard premium wine from the heart of the McLaren Vale wine region. Braydun Hill is dedicated to Shiraz excellence. The Braydun Hill range is regarded as first class and is highly rated by recognised wine critics. The wines in the range include award-winning Black Label ‘Premium’ and Cellar Reserve Shimply Shiraz; Crimson Silk Sparkling Shiraz; and our Red Label Shiraz – all beautifully made and with well-balanced fruit. Braydun Hill’s small and intimate Cellar Door at the gateway to the McLaren Vale wine region is open on the first Sunday of every month for tastings, sales and of regional and cheese platters.
Braydun Hill Single Vineyard Premium Shiraz 2012
Braydun Hill Tasting Note
Nose: Deep red with vibrant crimson hues, the nose features dark cherry, mulberry, Satsuma plum fruits, combined with hints of French oak spice, liquorice, mocha and dark chocolate..Palate: Rich and concentrated and layered with dark berry fruit, cocoa and savoury spice. Long fine tannins provide structure and balance and the fruit shows exceptional length and poise. This superb shiraz was picked in March 2012, matured in quality French and American oak and bottled in May 2014. Ready to drink now, or cellar until 2025.
Wine List Australia Tasting Note
Deep red with vibrant crimson hues. Mulberries and dark cherry, satsuma plum, liquorice, mocha and dark chocolates over hints of French oak spice. Rich and concentrated palate, layered with dark berry fruit flavours, cocoa and savoury spice. Long fine tannins provide structure and balance, poise and exceptional length of fruit at the finish.
Aussie Wines Tasting Note
Shiraz by Braydun Hill of McLaren Vale. Rich and concentrated palate, layered with dark berry fruit flavours, cocoa and savoury spice. Tony Dunn learned to make small batch wine from fruit picked off hedgerows on the English countryside. Long fine tannins provide structure and balance, poise and exceptional length of fruit at the finish.
Awards
Gold – Selections Mondiales des Vins International Wine Championship, 2015
Gold – Winewise Small Vignerons Award, 2014
Gold – Wine Showcase Magazine, 2014
Silver – Melbourne International Wine Competition, 2014
Silver – Boutique Wines Competition, 2014
Bronze – International Wine and Spirits Competition, 2014
Bronze – Great Australian Wine Challenge, 2014
Bronze – Australian Small Winemakers Show
