Description
Wine of South Eastern, Australia
Rich, generous, and approachable the McGuigan Black Label range is a clear standout in the market, securing three of the top six positions as Australia’s bestselling red wine by volume, with Black Label Red taking the number one spot. Every bottle of McGuigan Black Label is packed full of flavour and is your comforting reward for switching off. Whether it’s at the end of a long day, because your friend popped by, or because it’ll go well with the crisps you bought McGuigan Black Label is the wine of choice for any occasion.
Type of Closure: Screwcap
Current Vintage: 2022
Producer: Australian Vintage (UK) Ltd
Grape Variety: Shiraz/Syrah
Winemaker: Jamie Saint
Agent: Australian Vintage Ltd
Vinification Details: The fruit was crushed and de-stemmed into varying sizes & styles of red fermenters, the fruit was then fermented on oak at cooler temperatures of 18 – 22oC for 5 – 7 days. Fermenting at cooler temperatures allows the fruit flavours to be nurtured and enables retention of varietal characteristics. Post fermentation the majority of the wine is matured in stainless steel tanks with a percentage of the wine transferred onto French & American Oak.
History: McGuigan Wines was established to celebrate the culmination of 3 generations of wine growing by the McGuigan family. Founder Brian McGuigan adopted the central symbol of the family crest, the lion, to reflect inspiration & the McGuigan’s enduring spirit & passion for producing great quality Australian wine. Those proud family traditions are still at the heart of McGuigan winemaking values today. IWSC Winemaker of the Year-2009/’11/’12/’16 & IWC White Winemaker of the Year-2009/’12/’13/”19
Regional Information: The fruit is selected from vineyards in the Riverland, Murray Darling & Limestone Coast regions. The climate is hot with high evaporation rates & generally low rainfall making irrigation essential. The climate is also continental, resulting in long sunny days and noticeably cooler nights. Modern viticultural & winemaking techniques mean that the climate can be seen as one of the region’s strengths.
Alcohol By Volume: 12.5
Units: 9.4
Tasting Notes: This classic Australian Shiraz has rich flavours of ripe plum, blackcurrant and spices. Medium bodied with a smooth, mouth filling finish.
Serving Suggestion: It is a perfect accompaniment to most dishes, especially tomato-based Italian and red meats. Best enjoyed within two years of purchase, drink within two days of opening
