Six winemakers start a shiraz revolution with a tonne of grapes each
Once the king of Australian reds, the variety has lost its gloss in recent years. With the results of a bold experiment in, that could be about to change.
Winemaking couple Jemma and Steve Fielke harvesting grapes from Inkwell Wines.
What happens when six winemakers get their hands on grapes from the same vineyard?
There are six glasses of shiraz in front of me. One of the wines is pale, almost brick-coloured. The wine in the next glass is deep purple. One smells of cherries and herbs, another of blackberry and pepper. Each is different – and yet they’re all made from grapes grown in the same block of vines.
Max AllenDrinks columnistMax Allen is The Australian Financial Review's drinks columnist. He is an award-winning journalist and author who has written about wine and drinks for close to 25 years. Connect with Max on Twitter. Email Max at max@maxallen.com.au
