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A note on Tyrrell's Sacred Sites wines: Our Sacred Sites collection is only available to purchase by Private Bin members. We welcome non-members to sign up to Private Bin for the opportunity to gain access to the pre-release vintages of these wines when they become available.
The Shiraz on Johnno’s was planted in 1908 on sandy alluvial soils, in contrast to the 4 Acres and Weinkeller vineyards, which are on deep-red clay over limestone. Not only is the soil different to that on our other super-premium blocks, but the wine is unlike any of the other reds in the stable. The fruit is handpicked and sorted in the vineyard before a natural fermentation takes place in our open-top vats with 10% whole bunches. After fermentation, the wine is matured in a single three-year-old French oak cask (2700L) and an older puncheon (500L) for 14 months.
Medium-bodied, with a bright colour. The nose is complex, showing dark fruits, with some spice and forest floor like characters, similar to a Pinot Noir. Like always, Johnno’s has a different character and
complexity that the sandy site provides. Medium intensity with dark fruits, supported by the sandy tannins with a wonderful freshness and length.
