| Producer | Kay Brothers Amery |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| Varietal | Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2004 |
| Sku | 130606 |
| Size | 750ml |
AT
Unlike Block 6, the Hillside Shiraz allows Kay Brothers to pick various parcels of fruit so as to assemble the best blend possible. Block 11, located at the top of the hill, has shallow sandy loam soil over limestone and sandstone. These vines are very exposed to the wind and sun. As a consequence, the vines mature earlier in most years and tend to be low yielding, with intense fruit concentration and powerful tannins. The rest of the Hillside Shiraz is located farther down the hill, in New Block 6, where dark chocolate loam and clay soil dispersed with quartz and ironstone over silty limestone. The New Block 6 component provides the finesse and elegance to the overall blend with savoury flavours and tight structure. The blend of these two vineyards is a perfect balance.
Critical Acclaim
93 points Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #167 (Oct 2006)
From 6- to 34-year-old vines, the 2004 Shiraz Hillside spent 28 months in American oak, 50% new and 50% used. A blockbuster effort, it reveals deep, chocolaty, meaty notes intermixed with blackberries, cherries, and cassis. Inky/ruby/purple-coloured, with a large mouthfeel, full body, and well-integrated acidity, tannin, and alcohol, this is a superb McLaren Vale Shiraz .....
| Quantity: |
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Prefer texting? You can reach our service department at
757-581-3848
In person customer service is available during our normal business hours through email and phone.
Please note shipping times may be increased slightly;
We will continue to work diligently to get your orders out to you as fast as possible!
 | |
| Mon - Fri | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Sat - Sun | Closed |
| Copyright © 2025 All rights reserved • Website Powered by WineFetch |
Sign up for the Yiannis Wine Shop newsletter and receive a promo code for FREE SHIPPING on your purchase of $195 or more*!
(This promotion will automatically apply)
Not valid with any other promos.
Also be among the first to know about upcoming specials at the store!
