Trophy for the Best Shiraz between $25 and $50. 2010 McLaren Vale Wineshow

Colour: Deep ink/purple.
Nose: Initially the nose is dominated by bright rich black mulberries, Satsuma plum and dark chocolate. A swirl of the glass also reveals some cinnamon, white pepper and a trace of mint.
Palate: The weight and power from the rich primary fruit has been carefully balanced with subtle use of large format American and Eastern European oak 1/3 new, the rest second use and third use. While very approachable at present, the wine is structured such that it will stand the test of time and careful cellaring will reward those with due patience.
Vintage 2008 was very kind to Kay Brothers Amery red wines. All fruit was picked before the “Heatwave”. As a consequence the wines are generous in flavour, blessed with juicy ripe tannins and a sublime natural acidity.
The combination of an ideal growing season and a minimal intervention winemaking philosophy has seen the 2008 Hillside rewarded with a trophy from our peers at the 2010 McLaren Vale Wine Show for the best Shiraz $25-50.