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The Derek Victorian Shiraz 2018 Dozen

91 POINT GOLD MEDAL VICTORIAN BLOCKBUSTER SHIRAZ PREVIOUS VINTAGE 94 POINTS

^$ 360.00 /ea

Customer reviews

4.24 out of 5 stars.

Why to buy:

91 POINT RATED VICTORIAN BLOCKBUSTER SHIRAZ
NEW VINTAGE RELEASE OF OUR BEST SELLING VICTORIAN SHIRAZ
PREVIOUS VINTAGE RATED 94 POINTS
TROPHY WINNING WINEMAKER VICTORIAN WINE OF YEAR

Specifications:

Vintage:	2018
Source/Region:	Victoria
Grape Variety:	Shiraz
Cellaring:	Drink now or cellar mid term
Bottle Top:	Stelvin
Alcohol Content:	13.50
Standard Drinks:	8.00
Rating:	0

Tasting Notes:

Deep purple to black colour. Intense and vibrant aroma of dark fruit and spice, beautifully varietal with ripe plum and blackberry with well integrated oak and chocolate hints coming through. The palate is fruit driven with dark fruit being the overwhelming hero here while oak and smooth tannins all working in unison. The complexity is derived from some spicy character whilst the finish is backed by a great acid back bone and the tannin structure will ensure the wine continues to drink well over the medium term.

Technical:

Sourced from premium vineyards across Victoria. The fruit was crushed then underwent cold macerating. Fermented in open top fermenters with regular pump over’s to extract both colour and tannin. Following another week of maceration the dry free run is drained to tank. The skins are then pressed and the pressings transferred to the same tank, the wine is then racked with select parcels going into barrel. The wine is aged in older oak hogsheads then bottled after 12 months maturation with minimal fining and filtration.

Accolades & Awards:

91 Point Rated

Wine Showcase Magazine

Gold Medal

China Wine & Spirit Awards 2019

Wine Showcase

Reviews:

The Derek Victorian Shiraz 2018 Dozen is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 17.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Vincent from Smooth finish lovely wine. Purchased this lovely wine and have enjoyed it with a variety of food. Lamb to steak went very well with slow cooked brisket.

Date published: 2019-08-12

Rated 5 out of 5 by albusille from Our family favourite. Every time The Derek pops up in our GWD email, we grab a case or two. An eminently drinkable shiraz which sits well with a very wide palette of cuisines. I often give a bottle or two to my former manager, also named Derek, at Christmas. He still has fun convincing himself that I have had it labelled especially for him.

Date published: 2019-08-10

Rated 5 out of 5 by Wally Gucci from Stunning value and continuing quality If there is a better value Barossa Shiraz I haven`t found it

Date published: 2019-04-03

Rated 4 out of 5 by generous from Very good wine at a great price third time I've bought this wine never disappoints

Date published: 2020-01-01

Rated 4 out of 5 by Des_D from Derek Shiraz 2018 Very happy with this Shiraz as an every day red wine

Date published: 2019-08-20

Rated 4 out of 5 by Nick95 from What a beautiful all rounder! I bought 3 cases of this wine without ever trying it before. Gee was that an awesome decision!!! Beautiful, Bold and such an awesome bargain. If you're looking a shiraz that doesn't punch you in the face every time you take a sip then this is the one for you! Enjoy in summer or winter, day or night. Will buy this one again and again thats for sure

Date published: 2019-08-20

Rated 4 out of 5 by Michael68 from Very economical This is the second time we have bought the Derek and are very happy with it for the price offered.

Date published: 2019-08-20

Rated 4 out of 5 by Robstan from Never fails to astound on price or quality I have bought this Victorian Shiraz several times over the years and the quality at this price never fails to astound me. This is by a wine-maker who knows his or her 'stuff'

Date published: 2019-08-13

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