Kay Brothers
Kay Brothers Basket Pressed Shiraz
Red wine
4.0
Expert Rating
3.8
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Kay Brothers Basket Pressed Shiraz is a highly sought-after wine that showcases the expertise of its producer. Hailing from the McLaren Vale appellation, this wine benefits from the region's unique vineyard features, including its Mediterranean climate and ancient soils. The winemaking process involves traditional basket pressing, which imparts a distinct character to the wine. This Shiraz embodies the bold and robust style that the region is known for. It offers a harmonious balance of ripe dark fruits, spice, and velvety tannins, making it a standout choice for wine enthusiasts seeking a full-bodied and flavorful experience.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The Kay Brothers Basket Pressed Shiraz is a remarkable wine with a rich and complex character.It showcases deep, dark fruit flavors of blackberry and plum, accompanied by hints of spice and black pepper. The wine has a full-bodied structure with velvety tannins that provide a smooth and elegant mouthfeel. The oak aging adds layers of complexity, contributing notes of vanilla and cedar. Overall, this Shiraz is a well-balanced and sophisticated wine that would pair beautifully with grilled meats or hearty stews.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2028
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Kay Brothers
Region: McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale is an important wine-producing region in the Fleurieu Peninsula, south of Australian. It is renowned for its award-winning Shiraz, as well as other grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
McLaren Vale has a long and proud history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the region in 1838. The region’s first commercial winery, Bleasdale, was established in 1850, and the region has been producing quality wines ever since. In the early 1900s, McLaren Vale was one of the most important wine regions in Australia, and it continues to be a major player in the Australian wine industry today.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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