

FOUR TIME TROPHY WINNER "BEST RED WINE 2018"
Vintage: | 2018 |
Source/Region: | Barossa Valley, South Australia |
Grape Variety: | Shiraz |
Cellaring: | Drink now or cellar long term |
Bottle Top: | Stelvin |
Alcohol Content: | 15.00 |
Standard Drinks: | 8.90 |
Rating: | 95 |
The Saltram No 1 Shiraz 2018 continues the legacy of a classic Barossa red, with a rich history dating back to the first release in 1992. The wine is named after the inaugural wine made in 1862 by William and Edward Salter, the father-son founders of Saltram Wines. Today, No 1 Shiraz stands as a super-premium wine that is renowned for its complexity, depth, and rich fruit character.
Sourced from low-yielding old vines along the eastern fringes of the Barossa Valley floor, the 2018 vintage combines fruit from both the Barossa Valley (78%) and the Eden Valley (22%). After being made in traditional open fermenters, the wine was matured for 16 months in a combination of seasoned French oak casks and new and seasoned French oak barrels. This ageing process has allowed the wine to develop its rich, full-bodied character and enhanced its structure.
On the nose, the Saltram No 1 Shiraz 2018 offers ripe blood plums, black olives, and dark cherries, complemented by hints of cocoa and anise. The palate is dense and velvety, layered with complex dark fruits and an array of spices. Fine, chalky tannins provide a wonderful backbone, while a lingering finish ensures the wine’s full expression.
This is a Shiraz that offers both immediate enjoyment and exceptional cellaring potential, ideal for those seeking an intense, structured wine with depth and a persistent finish
95 Point Rated, Dave Brookes Halliday Wine Companion
"Another wine in the Saltram lineup that can be considered a regional classic with a strong pedigree. Deep bright crimson with aromas of satsuma plum, boysenberry and liquored cherries with hints of baking spices, dark chocolate, cedar, vanillin oak and panforte. Weighty and fruit pure with some notes of smoked meats and earth; tannins compact and fine and some nice acidity driving it along to a persistent finish."
95 Point Rated, Dave Brookes Halliday Wine Companion
Trophy Winner - "Best Barossa Wine" - Barossa Wine Show 2021
Trophy Winner - "Best Red Wine" - Barossa Wine Show 2021
Trophy Winner - "Best Shiraz" - Barossa Wine Show 2021
Trophy Winner - "Best Shiraz 2018" - Barossa Wine Show 2021
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