2006 Penna Lane Shiraz

Nearly twenty years ago, Ray and Lynette Klavins purchased 35 acres of derelict land 10 kms south of Clare, adjacent to vineyards owned by Mitchell and Kilikanoon. With the help of family and friends, the property was cleaned up and four acres of Cabernet was planted in 1994. Ray (a former Southcorp and Knappstein Wines vigneron) teamed up with Stephen Stafford-Brookes to produce their first wine in 1998. Their latest Shiraz is an impressive effort.

The wine has been matured for 22 months in new and old American oak and bottled without filtration. Opaque black crimson colour with black crimson hue showing excellent cling. The nose delivers strong varietal lift, with plum and spice top note followed by a vanilla end note. Palate flavours of plum, spice and vanilla are enhanced by a black pepper back palate. Fine dryish but balanced tannins. Strong aftertaste of black pepper and spice with vanilla persisting.
Cellar 3-4 years (2011-2012)
Alc/Vol: 15%