Winery Soldiers BlockShiraz
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Shiraz from the Winery Soldiers Block
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz of Winery Soldiers Block in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Shiraz of Winery Soldiers Block in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, tobacco or vanilla.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz
The Shiraz of Winery Soldiers Block matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of baked marrow bones, lamb tagine with prunes and almonds or duck breast and roasted peaches.
Details and technical informations about Winery Soldiers Block's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Select
Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate with moderate acidity, and understated aromas of citrus and white flowers. Discreet, rustic profile. Preserved in a few ampelographic collections for its heritage value, this ancient variety has virtually disappeared from commercial cultivation and is studied for its genetic and historical interest.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Shiraz from Winery Soldiers Block are 2008, 2019, 2015, 2013 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Soldiers Block
The Winery Soldiers Block is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of McLaren Vale to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of McLaren Vale
South Australian showcase of Mediterranean Shiraz: king red (~60% of the vineyard) powerful and silky with notes of blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, eucalyptus and a touch of sweet spice, velvety tannins and vibrant fruit. Renowned old-vine Grenache (cherry, garrigue, pepper), firm Cabernet Sauvignon and dense Mourvèdre as complement. Fresh Chardonnay and Vermentino in whites. Region 38 km south of Adelaide, Mediterranean climate, among the most geo-diverse soils in the world.
The wine region of Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
The word of the wine: Water stress
Lack of water. Water stress blocks the vegetative cycle of the vine, which uses all available resources to maintain the integrity of the plant, thus blocking the ripening process of the grapes.
