La Petite Mort Ballandean Shiraz Viognier 2016
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Never Miss Out
Never Miss Out
Guarantee yourself first dibs of the next vintage (and every vintage thereafter) by popping your name on the reserve list today. There are no tie-ins or commitments, you can take your name off the list at any point. We'll email you a week or two before the wine arrives, then pop your wines in the post (unless you tell us not to). There's absolutely nothing to pay today. You simply settle up when we ship you the wine. Please click here for a full list of FAQS.
Guarantee yourself first dibs of the next vintage (and every vintage thereafter) by popping your name on the reserve list. Nothing to pay today!
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About the wine
Hand-crafted QLD class; the elegant Édith Piaf of Shiraz
- Are you ready to bring something completely different to the table?! The gentle, balanced and flavoursome palate is a stunning step away from the typical 'bowl-me-over' style of Shiraz that dominates the Australian market.
- Co-fermenting Shiraz and Viognier grapes has a particular magic about it, creating a light, spicy and savoury experience. This blend has bright red fruits abound, with the added lift of honeysuckle and white pepper to finish. As each sip evolves, you'll know exactly what Glen and Andrew mean when they say the hallmark of a truly great wine is the endless desire to pour yourself "just one more glass!"
- Hand-picked, hand-crafted and hand-bottled (right down to the hand-dipped wax seal) ...You simply don't often find wines made like this. The true meaning of 'La Petite Mort' is about enjoyment - letting go of restraints and revelling in something new and maybe a little titillating. Made in tiny quantities, this vintage marks the return of a champion (94% rated!) and it won't stick around long...
Best before
The lighter, brighter style of Shiraz resulting from the cool-climate Granite Belt lends itself perfectly to an early-release, drink-now drop. For the more patient among us, the balance of good acidity and silky tannin structure ensures that it will continue to improve in the bottle cellared until 2020.
Serving advice
Open and roughly decant (or double decant) before serving to introduce oxygen and open the wine up, ideally for an hour or more. A tip for the hand-dipped wax top: ignore the wax, go straight in through the wax with the cork screw. Pop the cork in the usual manner and tidy up the wax on the rim of the bottle with a knife afterwards. All good fun!
Food match
This is steak wine! Best paired with juicy, flavoursome cuts like rump or T-bone done simply on the BBQ. A great vegan option is eggplant steaks with green-olive and herb salsa, or roasted field mushrooms with your favourite red sauce.
Contains sulphites
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Australia
Ballandean
Shiraz Blend
Fruity Red
13.2% ABV
75cl
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Glen Robert & Andrew Scott
- Expected the unexpected from this creative Queensland pair! When Glen and Andrew stumbled upon Shiraz and Viognier vines in need of a little TLC in 2014, they knew they had found the perfect place to begin their La Petite Mort journey.
- Thanks to Angel support, Glen (former research scientist) and Andrew (hospitality guru) have been able to re-vitalise a historic, cool-climate vineyard in the Granite Belt, flexing their sustainable winemaking skills with slow-ripening, hand-picked fruit that packs a flavourful punch!
- From fermenting in terracotta amphora to partially drying grapes, the innovative techniques behind the hidden gems in the La Petite Mort range represent the idea of letting go of restraints and revelling in something new… like Glen and Andrew’s truly artisan wines!
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