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Diplomat 70 Shiraz 2018
- Show-case box included
Ambassador Reserve is the flagship wine in Auswan Creek’s Diplomat series. It is limitedly released and individually numbered in each unique vintage. This shiraz cabernet blend is handcrafted using fruid from 70-year-old vines. These old vines are called “Survivor Vines” as they have stood the test of time and survived the vine pulling scheme in the 1980s.
Ambassador Reserve is made with traditional winemaking skills and stored in high quality barrels for more than 18 months. It is complex, unique and is blessed with rich aromas and big flavours. Auswan Creek welcomes you to enjoy the unparalleled experience given by the wines crafted from the Barossa “Survivor Vines”.
$169.00
2018 AUSWAN CREEK ‘DIPLOMAT’ 70 SHIRAZ
Variety: Shiraz
Vintage: 2018
Region: Barossa Valley, SA
Winemaking: Components of this wine have been matured in French oak for at least 12 months. Old, seasoned oak barrel were used to add to the tannin and texture, without overpowering the pristine fruit.
Tasting Note: A tempting nose of allspice, fresh leather and plums leads to a rich, velvety palate. It’s harmonious yet complex and still tightly wound. Savoury and umami flavours of porcini arise. Spicy oak tones marry with the rich core. This is a long-term cellaring option from the stellar 2018 vintage.
Cellaring: Drinking well now, and will mature over the next 18+ years.
Winemaker: Ben Riggs
Alc/Vol: 15.0%
