2015 Howard Park Leston Shiraz

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Variety

Shiraz

Regions

Margaret River

The Howard Park Leston Shiraz was created from a selection of the best batches of Shiraz grown on our Leston vineyard, specifically block 17 and 4, which is located in the Wilyabrup sub-region of Margaret River. The soils in this vineyard are shallow lateritic gravels over sandy, clay loam.

Small parcels are hand-picked, and all batches are sorted to remove matter other than grapes, prior to fermentation. Fermentation occurs in open vat and closed stainless steel fermenters with diligent cap management to extract fine fruit tannin and strong varietal flavour.

Tasting Notes
Awards

Tasting Notes

The Howard Park Leston Shiraz shares opulence and ripeness of fruit with a fine and supple tannin balance. The aromas of red fruits imply warmth and richness as oak chimes in with its inviting mocha and cocoa notes. Hints of ginger, anise and pepper add elegance and spice. Round and opulent, the palate’s boundless soft red berry fruits and plush mouthfeel is refreshed by chewy, vibrant tannins. The expression of Shiraz from the temperate Margaret River region combines the ripeness and opulence of warmer climates with the spice and elegance typical of cooler ones.

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Cellaring

Drink from now - 2025+

Vintage
Awards
2009
Gold Medal - Qantas Mount Barker Wine Show
2009
Bronze Medal - VISY Great Australian Shiraz Challenge
2009
Bronze Medal - MRWIA Wine Show
2008
Silver Medal - International Wine Challenge
2008
Bronze Medal - Syrah du Monde
2008
Bronze Medal - VISY Great Australian Shiraz Challenge
2008
Bronze Medal - Royal Hobart International Wine Show
2008
Bronze Medal - Qantas Mount Barker Wine Show
2008
Bronze Medal - MRWIA Wine Show
2007
Gold Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
2007
Bronze Medal - Qantas Mount Barker Wine Show

Vintage
Awards
2005
Bronze Medal - Qantas Mount Barker Wine Show
2004
Gold Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
2004
Silver Medal - Syrah du Monde
2004
Silver Medal - International Wine Challenge
2004
Bronze Medal - VISY Great Australian Shiraz Challenge
2004
Bronze Medal - Qantas Mount Barker Wine Show
2003
Bronze Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition
2002
Gold Medal - San Francisco International Wine Show
2002
Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards
2001
Bronze Medal - MRWIA Wine Show

Product Reviews

"Supple cherry and plum fruit with licorice, cinnamon and spice. The mouth-feel is a highlight, with souring acidity and fine, texturing tannins. Bring on the steak, or ten years in the cellar."

John Fordham

The Daily Telegraph

"Deep red/purple hue and a spicy, ginger and cinnamon-flecked aroma. The palate is lovely and rich, concentrated and sumptuously full-flavoured, full-bodied, almost opulent. The tannins are likewise lavish. A big wine that will cellar long-term."

93 Points Huon Hooke

www.huonhooke.com

"Shiraz from the Leston vineyard in Margaret River. All French oak, 40% new. This is big and ripe for a Margaret River shiraz. It tips into sumptuous territory. Blue and black berries, cloves, smoky oak, creamy vanillin, a river of flavour. More sweet than savoury, in the ripe sense of the word, though spice and gunmetal notes play about the edges. Lots to wrap your lips around here."

93 Points Campbell Mattinson

The Wine Front

"This is a wine that makes one think. The initial taste is so dynamic that the thought process freezes, then restarts again on a deeper, more intense level. A long, drawn-out, beautiful expression of wonderfully crafted shiraz. 95 points, with I think another two to come, and $46 is value."

95 Points Tony Keys

The Key Report

"The dense but vibrant hue flags the sumptuous wine that follows, flooded with blackberry, blackcurrant and spice; while it flirts with full-bodied status, it has a supple and long, very well balanced, palate. The 5% Great Southern component isn't identifiable per se, but has played a role. Lovely wine."

96 Points - James Halliday

Halliday Wine Companion 2017